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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa’s One Place launches its Strengthening Families Campaign this month to support child abuse prevention; proceeds fund programs that improve family self-sufficiency (with a donation match up to $10,000) and include events at Taco Mama on April 13 and Chick-fil-A on April 14. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Tuscaloosa runs free walking tours downtown every Saturday in April at 10 a.m. The 90-minute tours cover nearly 200 years of local history and highlight key buildings and stories of the community. WBRC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa families are working extra jobs as rising housing, gas, and grocery costs squeeze budgets (housing prices rose 7% in March) while the state’s strong economy does little to ease everyday financial pressure. Residents find essentials increasingly hard to afford despite lower gas prices than the national average. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Professor Poole in Biology 114 uses Supplemental Instruction to boost student learning and study skills by hosting interactive review sessions and collaborating with SI leaders (organized by the Capstone Center for Student Success); her approach draws on her experience as an SI leader to strengthen faculty and student connection. The University of Alabama
- ➤ More than 80 UA students will work at Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters Tournament, serving in roles from hospitality to merchandising. UA assistant professor Dr. Carla Blakey oversees the program, which covers free housing (paid by the club) for the 10-day event. The University of Alabama
- ➤ On March 28, Stillman College hosted the Alabama/Mississippi Super Cluster event for Jack and Jill of America. High school speech winners received scholarships from Dr. Yolanda Page and Dr. Roland Bullard, Jr. as they showcased voices on Black to the Future: Powered by Legacy, Driven by Vision. Tuscaloosa Thread
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parking on campus will be adjusted from April 11 — with extra closures April 13-19 for event setup and a concert at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Several road closures near the stadium will begin at noon on April 18 and remain until they are declared safe. The University of Alabama
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former SEC players, Kentucky guard Jasper Johnson and Tennessee forward Cade Phillips, announced plans to transfer, drawing early interest from Alabama's Crimson Tide. The transfer portal opened today (April 7) and remains open until April 21. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ After a weekend series win over former No.1 Texas, the Crimson Tide rose to No.1 in Softball America's national rankings. The team lost its first game but won the next two to secure their top spot (11-4, 7-4 wins follow a 9-1 loss). Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama gymnastics ended their season after placing fourth in the NCAA Regional Final in Corvallis, Oregon on April 5, 2026 with a score of 197.125 — the vault and floor rotations fell short, costing the team a spot at the national championship meet. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama men's basketball forward Taylor Bol Bowen entered the transfer portal after an injury-shortened season with the Crimson Tide. He is the first player to do so and will seek new opportunities when the portal opens today — marking a fresh start after 30 games. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Softball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Rhoads Stadium — Check event host for latest details — Come cheer on the Alabama softball team as they face off against Kentucky in a thrilling SEC matchup.
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Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Watch college baseball as the Commodores take on the Crimson Tide in a thrilling match.
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