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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students from UA’s Blackburn Institute will host a free Community Warrant Clinic on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Greensboro Avenue to help clear minor warrants that affect work, housing, and driving privileges for locals. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kaarina (15-year-old Tuscaloosa County High School sophomore) won Tuscaloosa's Got Talent 2026 on Saturday night at Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa with her rendition of 'Never Enough' from The Greatest Showman; she said she was ecstatic and plans to become a meteorologist. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ivey announced nearly 49,000 student applications for the CHOOSE Act, breaking records for the education savings account program. The applications—which include public, private, charter, and homeschool students—closed March 31, and families will be notified mid-April for use starting in July. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Amp Up Arts is accepting applications for the Youth Arts Collective today, inviting Alabama high school students (grades 9-12) to build leadership skills and connect with local arts mentors; applications close April 30. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ John David Booth, an eighth-grade history teacher at Echols Middle School in Northport, has been named one of only 16 finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year. He was honored earlier as TCSS secondary teacher of the year — his nomination adds statewide recognition for local educators. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Tuscaloosa City Schools has approved a three-year plan to recruit and keep special education teachers — the Premier Initiative offers a $5,000 annual supplement plus mentoring and professional development, starting this fall and continuing until spring 2029. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SEC announced its schedule for Football Kickoff Media Days—set for July 20 to 23 at the Tampa Marriott Walter Street and JW Marriott in Tampa—including an appearance by Alabama’s coach Kalen DeBoer on July 22; the team will open its season Sept. 5 against East Carolina. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Bryant Museum in Tuscaloosa will host an autograph session with former Crimson Tide players on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Museum admission includes a free autograph poster + members of the Circle of Champions receive a special signed personal item offer. WBRC
- ➤ Alabama women's basketball will have new head coach Pauline Love on April 12 to rebuild the team after most players have left, leaving only guards Ace Austin and Tianna Chambers on the roster. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama moved its A-Day scrimmage to Saturday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m. (it will last two hours) due to a Morgan Wallen concert on April 18, and head coach Kalen DeBoer said four more practices are scheduled before the team wraps up next Thursday. Tide 100.9
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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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