Tuscaloosa
Today
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Inverness Elementary School is hosting a walk for autism awareness that invites local families to join the event and support inclusion. WBRC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two rounds of storms will impact the region Tuesday — the first from midnight to 7 a.m. could bring 60 mph winds and large hail in parts of Tuscaloosa while the second may produce isolated tornadoes through Wednesday morning. Tuscaloosa Thread
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa Wellness Fest is happening today at Tuscaloosa River Market, featuring over 40 local vendors that offer live music, food and hands-on wellness activities (including sample massages, portable saunas, and acupressure ear seeds) for the whole family. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ten Alabama players were picked in the NFL Draft — LT Overton was chosen by the Cowboys at 137th overall. The university said this ties its record among top football programs. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ After the NFL draft Saturday, five former Alabama players signed undrafted free agent deals with NFL teams, including Kam Dewberry with the Falcons, Jaeden Roberts and Deontae Lawson with the Eagles, plus Nikhai Hill-Green and DaShawn Jones with other teams. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ NFL scouts say Alabama football junior Zabien Brown is the clear first-round prospect for the 2027 draft and they will return to practice fields soon to evaluate wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams and pass rusher Yhonzae Pierre. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ High school girls soccer playoffs continue today with teams in multiple classes competing in scheduled matches. Key games include Enterprise at Auburn, Bob Jones at Huntsville, and Munford at Cherokee County, with Tuesday matchups to follow and state title matches set for next week in Huntsville. 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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