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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The sold-out Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley concert at Bryant Denny Stadium drew over 80,000 fans, and athletic director Greg Byrne said time will tell if more shows are scheduled. Local fans suggest names such as George Strait and Luke Combs for future events. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa city schools are piloting 'Raptor Alert' badges to boost student safety. Officials say the trial will continue over the coming weeks to see if the system helps staff respond faster & strengthen emergency protocols. WBRC
- ➤ Tuscaloosa City Schools are testing a new Raptor Alert Badge at Verner Elementary, Westlawn Middle, and Bryant High to help staff quickly get help during emergencies. Teachers press the button three times for medical concerns or seven times for security, and the system cost $136,000 from the general fund. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday, April 21 that Alabama reached a $12.2 million settlement with Roblox to improve online child safety by enforcing new age verification and chat rules for users under 16 (changes roll out May 1–Sept. 1). WBRC
- ➤ The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted to survey 600 viewers on keeping PBS programming on public television after Governor Kay Ivey urged a review for a potential break. The survey (costing $40,000) will support decisions as PBS remains on air until the current contract expires at the end of June. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three-star edge rusher Stevan Thornton III committed to Alabama Crimson Tide Tuesday night, joining the 2027 recruiting class. He posted his decision on social media and becomes the fifth recruit adding talent from Cairo High. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama softball remains at No. 2 with five first-place votes despite a loss to Samford and a sweep of Kentucky. The team will travel to Knoxville on Saturday for a three-game series against Tennessee. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Jordan Reid’s final NFL mock draft for ESPN features eight former Alabama players, including Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson, with the NFL draft set to begin Thursday night. Fans in Tuscaloosa will watch how these projections compare to the actual picks (more updates are expected before the draft weekend). 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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