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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night, Kayla Dixson fell during Morgan Wallen's concert (the first concert in decades) and was helped by fellow attendees before being taken to the hospital. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ High school students can experience the energy of the Blue Pride Marching Tiger Band during an open practice on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lyles Band Hall, part of Blue Pride Marching Tigers Week that also features a Battle of the Bands and Alumni Picnic. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program earned top marks for 20 straight years after Gov. Kay Ivey and the Department of Early Childhood Education announced its recognition (State of Preschool Yearbook) on Wednesday; it now serves more than 24,000 children statewide in over 1,500 classrooms. ABC 33/40
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Southern Living recently named eight top lakes for summer escapes, with Lewis Smith Lake earning top honors for its clean waters, sandy beach, and campgrounds. The list highlights lakes offering boating, fishing, and swimming for family-friendly day trips around the state. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama Board approved a new contract for men's basketball head coach Nate Oats, extending his deal through 2032 and raising his salary to $7.2 million — making him the fourth highest-paid coach in college basketball. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved updated contract terms for several Tide football coaches on April 22 — including defensive coordinator Kane Wommack and general manager Courtney Morgan — and the team is set to start the 2026 season on Sept. 5. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has agreed to a new seven-year contract extension that will raise his salary to $12.5 million pending Board approval. DeBoer said he is excited to continue coaching in Tuscaloosa and build on the team’s success. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Keitenn Bristow announced his return to the Crimson Tide on Wednesday morning via a social media video (featuring a clip from The Wolf of Wall Street) for added depth as the team integrates several new transfers ahead of the NCAA season. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Keitenn Bristow announced he will return for his junior year in Tuscaloosa with Alabama basketball after appearing in 10 games this season. The forward, whose medical redshirt decision remains uncertain, stays with the Crimson Tide to support the team's frontcourt. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ The University of Alabama approved a new contract for basketball coach Nate Oats on April 22 that extends his deal through the 2031-32 season and raises his salary to $7.25 million with a $15 million buyout if he leaves before March 2027. Oats ranks among the five highest-paid college coaches. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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