Tuscaloosa
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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa’s free two-day Druid City Arts Festival is underway at Government Plaza today, featuring local art, live music, and vendors with a special Alabama Crimson Tide display scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The inaugural 25 Alive Fashion Show is set to debut soon in Tuscaloosa — showcasing local designers and fresh trends in a celebration of community style. WBRC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama is hosting summer camps for elementary, middle and high school students that offer hands-on learning in coding, art, engineering and communication. Sessions run from early to late June with some camps requiring registration by mid-May on campus. The University of Alabama
- ➤ Tuscaloosa is hosting the 2026 Fuel Alabama program that connects college students and interns with local internships and career opportunities. The initiative, led by local economic development partners, will kick off in early June and aims to keep West Alabama graduates engaged with the community. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ On April 10, the Alabama Senate passed HB580, which will change tenure reviews and limit faculty senate roles at public universities (UA and Auburn are exempt); Gov. Ivey will next decide on the bill, with changes set to take effect Oct. 1. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa Tennis Center will host a series of tournaments from 2026 to 2028, featuring college, adult, junior, and state championships. Visit Tuscaloosa secured the events to boost local tourism (with an estimated $450,000 economic impact) and advance the center's expansion. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama will showcase five newcomers during today's A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The group includes Caleb Woodson (linebacker), Devan Thompkins (defensive lineman), Desmond Umeozulu (outside linebacker), Noah Rogers (receiver) and Jorden Edmonds (cornerback) as they vie for starting roles in the 2026 season. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Tuscaloosa County is hosting the inaugural Wildcat Invitational softball tournament at River Run Park in Northport (featuring varsity, junior varsity and middle school matchups) and games will continue today after Friday’s matches. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Aiden Sherrell entered the portal on April 9 with a Do Not Contact tag after days of negotiations in Tuscaloosa. Former Tide staffer Bryan Hodgson (now stepping into his first head coaching role) is set to meet the rising junior over dinner, per a report. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ The Crimson Tide spring game today will feature two quarterbacks, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, competing for the starting role after Ty Simpson’s departure — as coach DeBoer highlights their aggressive play and new offensive adjustments — while fans get a close look at Alabama’s evolving offense. Alabama Public Radio
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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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