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Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa hosts its free Live at the Plaza concert series today at Government Plaza; two acts will play from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday until June 26 with food trucks, free parking, and a kids' zone for families. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ More than 100 locals gathered at Greenwood Cemetery as actors portrayed historical figures from Tuscaloosa’s past during the Voices of the Past event (hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) to mark the run up to America’s 250th birthday. WBRC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to research from Whistleout, many Alabama households may be overspending on cellphone bills because major carriers charge up to $80 a month while cheaper MVNO options (which use the same networks) average about $44 a month, potentially saving households over $2,300 each year. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Archway Academy, a new preschool serving the Tuscaloosa area in Northport, offers specialized care for children ages 2½ to 5 with autism and other neurodivergent needs; director Dr. Shan Archibald announced the school will host a 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Day' celebration. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa Education Foundation honored the top ten students from each of the nine city & county high schools at Tuscaloosa River Market on April 29, awarding medals and community service honors. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Re-Moore Learning and Mind Changers has announced a Summer Enrichment Program for children ages 5–12 that will take place at McDonald Hughes Community Center starting June 1 and running through July 24. Parents can register May 1–8 for daily sessions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa City School System is celebrating a new computer lab for students + the lab will offer digital learning and open today at a local school. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers and pedestrians in downtown Tuscaloosa should expect road closures on Greensboro Avenue starting Monday, May 4 as the city launches a $4.3M streetscape project (Elevate Tuscaloosa) that will complete by the University of Alabama's first home football game. Traffic adjustments will affect access to local businesses during construction. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Overtime pay in Alabama requires eligible hourly workers to earn 1.5 times their rate for hours worked beyond 40 a week. A temporary tax exemption (Jan. 1, 2024 to June 20, 2025) removed state income tax on qualifying overtime wages, though federal taxes still applied. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 3 Alabama softball hosts South Carolina in its final regular season series at Rhoads Stadium; today's game kicks off at 6 p.m. CT with a follow-up on Saturday at 1 p.m., and fans can stream the action on SEC Network+. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Coach Kirby Smart compared his championship Tide teams to today's lineup during an interview at Greystone Golf and Country Club Wednesday. He said the older teams had greater depth — a factor that influences the way the current squad practices despite an SEC win. AL.com
- ➤ Former UA coach Nick Saban joined Morgan Wallen for his walkout before Wallen's concert at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, April 18. Saban said on The Finebaum Show that he gave the group an 'ass chewing' to get them ready. AL.com
- ➤ Coach Nate Oats said suspended guard Aden Holloway could regain his scholarship if his drug case resolves favorably. The team is ready with backup plans for rising sophomore Amari Allen and redshirt freshman Collins Onyejiaka as legal proceedings continue (Holloway faced charges related to marijuana). Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer (speaking at the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am) told quarterbacks Keelon Russell and Austin Mack in Birmingham on Wednesday that he expects further summer improvement. He said their work ethic and progress from last spring set the stage for a competitive offseason. AL.com
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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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