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Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa’s One Place will host Fathers in the Park, a free celebration of fatherhood on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Snow Hinton Park, offering families free food, games, barber cuts from Keep Em Sliced, and extra fun activities. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Residents will gather today at Snow Hinton Park to honor Ada Doss — a community vigil that offers a respectful moment for remembrance. WBRC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hibbett Sporting Goods’ parent company announced it will close 175 stores over the next three years to focus on larger, more productive locations; the chain has already seen changes since its acquisition by JD Sports + Alabama operations are expected to adjust as sales shift. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Tuscaloosa can now check their knowledge of Alabama’s famed musicians by taking a quiz that highlights legends like Lionel Richie and Randy Owen. The quiz features 10 questions and a study guide on top artists and is available online for immediate participation. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Census Bureau released population estimates yesterday showing that Tuscaloosa grew by over 13% from 2020 and Huntsville adds about 11 people a day because of industry while Birmingham continues to lose residents, marking a significant demographic shift in Alabama cities. Tuscaloosa Thread
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Realtor.com data shows Tuscaloosa County's median home sale price rose to $284,250 in February, up 3.4% from January's $275,000 according to recorded sales data. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Softball beat USC Upstate 8-0 in a noon regional opener as freshman Kaitlyn Pallozzi pitched five scoreless innings on Saturday, May 16th. The team will face Belmont at 1 p.m. CT tomorrow to advance in the tournament. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ ESPN has released the SEC football schedule for the 2026 season, outlining top matchups with coaching debuts, rivalries, and an added ninth game. The guide picks the best game each week as teams prepare for heated contests. AL.com
- ➤ After last season's top scorer left for the NFL and a key player transferred, local sports experts predict that Ryan Coleman-Williams may rebound to lead Alabama in touchdowns this season. They expect his improved play to fill the gap as the team gets ready for a new campaign. AL.com
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