Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
Good morning, Tuscaloosa.
🎭 Culture
Tuscaloosa’s annual free downtown concert series will begin Friday, May 2 at Government Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. and feature regional bands, with Pritchett-Moore Real Estate serving as the official Kids Zone sponsor—while the Tuscaloosa Association of Realtors supports the Food Truck Village.
🎓 Education
The groundbreaking ceremony for I Dream Big Charter School held April 29 marked a historic partnership between a charter school and Stillman College in Tuscaloosa—fueling plans for a tuition-free school that will serve grades 6 to 8 when it opens in fall—and already attracting wait lists for some classes.
🌲 Environment
Today, the National Weather Service warns of severe storms in parts of Alabama between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. that may bring damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail—Tuscaloosa is under marginal risk with other counties facing slight to marginal warnings.
🏛️ Government
On April 29, the Alabama Legislature approved the state budgets for the 2026 fiscal year, sending the General Fund and Education Trust Fund measures to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.
The spending plan (which includes a $3.7 billion Senate vote and funding changes for education, Medicaid and corrections) came after long debates over money priorities.
🏈 Sports
Alabama's men's basketball team added transfer Keitenn Bristow to strengthen its front court — the 6 foot 8 power forward from Wichita Falls averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23 games at Tarleton State last season.
The 2025 Alabama high school baseball playoffs quarterfinal matchups for classes 1A—7A are set, with games starting today in Class 4A and continuing through May 3.
The tournament uses a double-elimination format with two games on the first day and a possible third game the next day.
Four-star linebacker Nick Abrams II from Owings Mills, Maryland visited Tuscaloosa in March and ranked Alabama among his top four schools along with Georgia, Michigan and Oregon—he will take an official visit on June 13 to potentially join the Tide’s 2026 class.
🎉 Tuscaloosa Events
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Southern Soul Explosion
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Check for ticket information — Experience a night of soulful music with Calvin Richardson’s new hits.
2025 Alabama Ducks Unlimited State Convention
4 PM - 10 PM — Hotel Capstone — Free entry — Celebrate conservation with fellow enthusiasts at the Alabama DU State Convention.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
1 PM — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check ticket prices — A thrilling college baseball matchup featuring top-tier teams in the SEC.
Adam Hood Concert
7-11:59 p.m. — Government Plaza — Tickets required — Enjoy a soulful evening of country and American roots music from Adam Hood.
Live at The Plaza Concert Series
6-9 p.m. — Government Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy free live local music in a family-friendly atmosphere with fun activities for the kids.
Interviewing Skills Workshop
1-2 p.m. — Goodwill Store & Donation Center — Free entry — Prepare for success with tips and strategies to ace your next interview.
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