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Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eden Smith, a Paul W. Bryant High School ninth grader, won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for her artwork depicting the historic 16th Street Baptist Church, which will be exhibited for one year in the U.S. Capitol as she and a guardian fly to Washington D.C. for the reception. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Emma Brandenburg, a junior majoring in creative advertising, will serve as editor-in-chief of The Crimson White on May 1 + she was selected by the Media Planning Board in March and plans to expand investigative coverage and introduce a dating advice column. The Crimson White
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In March, Realtor.com data showed Tuscaloosa County's median home listing rose to $333,945 (up 2% from February) with 334 new listings and a median market time of 50 days. Local market activity remains steady as prices continue to be competitive. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama avoided a sweep with a 2-1 win over Texas today as reliever Ashton Crowther earned his first save of the season — a key effort that halted a late rally from the Longhorns. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama freshman forward Amari Allen declared for the NBA draft while keeping his college eligibility, following a season where he started 24 of 32 games and averaged 11.4 points. He announced his decision on Instagram. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Tuscaloosa News Girls Athlete of the Week invites residents to vote for standout players who excelled between April 11 and 17; voting ends at noon on Thursday, April 23 in Tuscaloosa. Nominees include local softball pitchers and tennis stars (Brookwood’s Amori Morrison among others) and are chosen based on weekly performance stats. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama avoided a sweep with a 2 to 1 win over No.4 Texas today as reliever Ashton Crowther earned his first save by shutting down a ninth inning rally. The win boosts Tide’s record and sets up home game (at Sewell Thomas Stadium) against UAB on Tuesday, April 21. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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Alabama vs. Ole Miss Baseball Game
6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Great community event — Experience an exciting baseball showdown between the Crimson Tide and the Rebels.
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Early Head Start Teacher
The Teacher is responsible to the Center Director for implementation, assessment; planning, and directives and guidelines of Head Start Performance Standards, Alabama Standards for Early Learning and Development and Alabama Department of Human Resources standards, and Agency standards. The Teacher is responsible for directing all volunteer activities in the classroom. At minimum, possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development
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