Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The Historic Battle-Friedman Home will host the 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. organized by the Tuscaloosa Cameo Guild of Historic Tuscaloosa to benefit its scholarship program and work on restoring the Battle-Friedman House.

Families will enjoy a petting zoo, raffle and refreshments with tickets costing $5 (available in advance or at the gate).

A 15-year-old suspect fired at least eight rounds at two Tuscaloosa police officers patrolling an Alberta neighborhood on Monday evening and was arrested—facing juvenile court charges of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied residence.

Northport Police Department is asking for help finding 88-year-old Nathaniel Short, who was last seen near Charlie Shirley Road and Highway 69 wearing gray pants, a blue and red jacket, and a tan hat on April 1 at 11 a.m.—he may have a condition that could impair his judgment.

The University of Alabama has selected the Capstone Men and Women for 2025-2026, and they will serve as official ambassadors who give daily tours to prospective students and campus guests.

The group—led by president Anna Louise Parker, vice president Marah Inman, and vice president Reaves Stovall—will support university functions on and off campus.

Voters in west Tuscaloosa are casting ballots today in a runoff election for District 1 of the city council after incumbent Matthew Wilson and challenger Joe Eatmon split the vote in the general election.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the TDOT Building Auditorium (1100 28th Avenue), and only District 1 residents may vote.

Joe Eatmon appears to have unofficially won the Tuscaloosa District One runoff election with 582 votes (Matthew Wilson received 407 votes) while final results will become official when presented to the city council on April 8.

Alabama basketball is preparing its 2025-26 roster after a second straight Elite Eight run by removing graduates such as Mark Sears, Cliff Omoruyi, Grant Nelson, Max Scharnowski, and Chris Youngblood and adding Bucknell transfer Noah Williamson to fill positional gaps—several players are staying while freshman Naas Cunningham has joined the transfer portal.

The University of Alabama women's wheelchair basketball team won its fifth consecutive national championship on Saturday after defeating UT-Arlington 67-52 at a tournament held by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Bailey Moody was named tournament MVP after the team, which lost three times to UT-Arlington in the regular season, secured the title.

Druid City Arts Festival Featuring J Edwards Music

7-11 p.m. — Government Plaza — Free entry — Experience an evening of music and arts at Tuscaloosa's vibrant festival.

Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

1-7 p.m. — 4205 Northridge Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL — Check event page for entry information — Experience the thrill of the fourth annual Tuscaloosa Gauntlet obstacle course challenge.

USM Golden Eagles vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball

6-10 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the local teams as they face off in an exciting baseball matchup.

Dance Alabama! Spring 2025 Concert

5:30-7 p.m. — University of Alabama Theatre and Dance — Admission details not provided — Experience an evening of captivating dance performances from local talent.

Oklahoma Sooners at Alabama Crimson Tide Softball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Rhoads Stadium — Check event details for ticket pricing — Witness a thrilling college softball matchup between top teams.

Easter Egg Hunt at Bowers Park

12-3 p.m. — Avenue Pub - Downtown Tuscaloosa — Free food and drinks — Celebrate Easter with a fun egg hunt open to the public.

Jackson Chase Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — 43 Prime — Admission varies — Experience the musical talent of Tuscaloosa native Jackson Chase in an engaging live show.

Puppy Palooza

11 AM – 1 PM — Tuscaloosa Midtown Village — Free entry — Celebrate furry friends with adoptable dogs, activities, and live music at this community event.

Missouri Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball

6:59 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience college baseball rivalry under the lights with local teams battling it out.

Southern Soul Explosion

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Check for ticket information — Experience a night of soulful music with Calvin Richardson’s new hits.