Tuscaloosa
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Patrick Crawford, a UA professor (studying safer building methods), is testing new storm shelters and building codes to protect our community after the 2011 tornado (which hit our area hard). His research aims to help local leaders plan for future storms. Tuscaloosa Thread
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A hotel restaurant scored one point below the mark to avoid immediate closure in a recent review. Management said they plan to quickly address issues to meet required standards and keep the business open. WBRC
- ➤ Microchip Technology opened a new 15,000 sqft manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa on Monday, April 27 that makes parts for power grids, cell phone networks and satellites. The plant created about 30 new jobs. WBRC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SAW The Musical, a horror parody blending dark humor and catchy tunes, was performed at the Historic Bama Theatre on April 28 — a one-night event that offered a fresh twist on an iconic tale. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Samory T. Pruitt, a professor at the University of Alabama, announced his retirement today. The news was released five hours ago and he will soon end his long career in education. WBRC
- ➤ University of Alabama announced a new School of Data Science that will offer certificate, undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs to teach artificial intelligence and data skills at its Tuscaloosa campus. The board will vote in June and the school is expected to launch in Fall 2027. Tide 100.9
- ➤ UA announced that Jesse Park, Colton Byrne and Katy Butler were selected as Goldwater Scholarship winners today. The prestigious award honors academic excellence and was reported by Gary Cosby Jr. The Tuscaloosa News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, Tuscaloosa leaders discussed an agreement with Umbrella Entertainment Group (Air Show Network) to kick-start planning for a revived air show at the city airport, though no final decision was reached. Authorities will review the proposal further amid hopes to boost tourism while addressing local concerns. ABC 33/40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WAWC Healthcare will open a new women's clinic soon in Tuscaloosa to offer specialized services for women's health (exact launch date pending). WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama's football ticket sales for FY 2025 came in behind six SEC schools + the Tide earned $42.7 million while Texas led with $62.8 million. AL.com
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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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