Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, May 25, Tuscaloosa marked Memorial Day with a remembrance held at University Mall & Veterans Memorial Park where veterans and locals laid wreaths, listened to speeches, and honored fallen service members. The Tuscaloosa News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sleeplay is offering an at-home sleep test to help Tuscaloosa residents check for sleep apnea by tracking breathing, oxygen levels, and heart rate (the FDA-cleared kit is available at 50% off and reviewed by licensed sleep professionals), letting patients avoid a lab visit. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama baseball secured the No. 7 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006 and will host the Tuscaloosa Regional at Sewell—Thomas Stadium as it prepares for a double elimination contest starting Friday, May 29 at 6 p.m. CT. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ On May 25, rising senior and four-star guard Chase Lumpkin visited Alabama basketball in Tuscaloosa and praised the coaching staff, facilities and fast, NBA-style play during his unofficial evaluation. The EYBL standout, who averages 17.2 points, is scheduling visits to other schools as he weighs his college options. The Tuscaloosa News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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