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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa hosts its first annual deviled egg contest on May 30 at Druid City Brewing Co — local eateries will compete for the title of best deviled egg while all proceeds support the Tuscaloosa Public Library's effort to get a new bookmobile. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Veterans and families gathered Monday at University Mall south concourse to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day despite rough weather. The ceremony included taps (presented by Paul Bryant High Marine Corps ROTC) and remarks from the Alabama Military Order of the Purple Heart director. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Arielle Nevins (21) is supervising the construction of her family’s future Habitat home in Tuscaloosa, with work set to finish in June and support from local volunteers plus Mercedes Benz U.S. International. She gained carpentry skills in a four-week Jumpstart program at Skill Trades of West Alabama. WBRC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Developers will break ground on a $150 million riverfront resort at 190 Rice Mine Road North this week along the Black Warrior River, planning 161 hotel and condo units plus 12,000 sqft of retail space. The project is expected to create 1,100 construction jobs and 120 permanent positions. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association launches its inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest today as anglers are invited to upload summer catfish photos online until Jul. 12. Winners will earn a two-person, half-day guided adventure with Bama Noodling scheduled for 2027. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama law does not set an age for kids staying home alone, so parents must decide if their child is mature enough for emergencies. Experts advise starting with trial runs and clear safety rules (such as knowing what to do in a crisis) before leaving them unsupervised during summer break. The Tuscaloosa News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers using the Woolsey Finnell Bridge on McFarland Blvd should expect travel delays next Monday and Tuesday during ADOT's routine inspection from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with at least one lane open in each direction — upgrade plans aim to eventually expand the bridge to eight lanes. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer explained that the 2027 recruiting class will be smaller due to a focus on retaining experienced players and transfers; official visits begin this week. The team will use its deep roster for fall practice in Tuscaloosa (adjustments are underway). Tide 100.9
- ➤ No. 1 seed Alabama softball flew to Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series and will face UCLA in Thursday’s 6 p.m. opener (at Devon Park). The team swept LSU in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional and now faces high expectations as a favorite for the title. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said the Tide will have a smaller 2027 recruiting class as the program shifts focus to retention and transfers (currently with five commits and official visits starting this week). Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Linebacker Isaac McNeil from Mobile narrowed his top four choices to Alabama, Auburn, Florida, and Georgia and will announce his decision live on Rivals Tuesday, June 2. He is set to visit Tuscaloosa (Friday, June 19) as the Tide builds its 2027 recruiting class. Tide 100.9
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