AHSAA Sports Realignment + Tide Basketball Teams Earn Tournament Bids

Good morning, neighbors! Here's a look at the biggest headlines from around town.

In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...

• Steak n' Shake coming to Northport.
• County to buy Bama Theatre.
• Winter and spring sports alignments.

First, a look at today's weather: Colder, with light rain. High: 43 | Low: 30 🌧

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to the University of Alabama men's basketball team for earning a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. West Alabama Businessman Bringing Steak n' Shake To Northport: A new Steak ‘n Shake restaurant is coming to Northport later this year and the project’s developer says the road to bringing the popular chain to the area began with a chance encounter at a wedding. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa County Commission Reaches Agreement To Buy Historic Bama Theatre: The Tuscaloosa County Commission has reached an agreement with the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA) to purchase the Historic Bama Theatre and adjoining office space in downtown Tuscaloosa. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. AHSAA Approves Winter & Spring Sports Alignments For 2026-27, 2027-28 School Years: he Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control has announced new winter and spring sports alignments for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. Here's a look at how schools in the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area will be impacted. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of DMV Text Message Scam Targeting Alabamians: The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a nationwide phishing scam targeting Alabamians through fraudulent text messages that claim recipients owe payment for a non-existent traffic violation. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Women’s Basketball Earns 15th NCAA Tournament Berth, Set to Face Rhode Island in First Round: In other Crimson Tide hoops news, the women's basketball team for earning a No. 6 seed in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. (RollTide.com)

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