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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several family-friendly Easter egg hunts are scheduled this spring including a free hunt at the University of Alabama quad on March 29, a ticketed hunt at the Battle-Friedman House also on March 29, a Northport Bunny Trail event on March 22, and an EGG-stravaganza on April 4 at Sokol Park. The Tuscaloosa News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trees have fallen in parts of Tuscaloosa due to severe storms nearly an hour ago — crews are checking local roads as residents navigate around blocked areas. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ALDOT will begin limited lane closures on Highway 82 in Coker on Wednesday to set girders for a new bridge over Big Creek. Eastbound traffic will stop for up to 20 minutes during each placement while westbound lanes remain open, with law enforcement managing traffic control. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama basketball enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20 when the Crimson Tide meets Hofstra in Tampa. Hofstra, coached by ex-NBA Speedy Claxton (a Hofstra alum), features an international lineup featuring players from Spain, Belarus, and Ireland. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama’s women’s basketball team (seeking its first Sweet 16 since 1998) will play Rhode Island in Louisville on Saturday, Mar. 21 as they begin the NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide enters the match with momentum from a record season start and key wins over ranked opponents. The Tuscaloosa News
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K-POP Warriors
7-8:30 p.m. — Bryant Conference Center — Free parking — Experience a high-energy K-Pop show filled with dance, music, and colorful characters.
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Tuscaloosa Spring Craft & Vendor Market
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. & 1 - 5:30 p.m. — University Mall — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local vendors and unique seasonal finds.
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Samford Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Cost information not provided — Catch the local college baseball rivalry in action.
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy thrilling college baseball action featuring local teams.
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Tuscaloosa Margarita Festival
12-6 p.m. — The Venue — Ticket required — Sample the best margaritas in town while dancing to a live DJ and enjoying delicious food options.
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Swan Lake Ballet
1-4 p.m. — The Historic Bama Theatre — Tickets $27.60 - $97.75 — Experience the timeless tale of love and enchantment in this classic ballet performance.
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