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Thirteen students will compete for the title of Miss UA at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. The winner will receive a full-tuition scholarship for her year of service to UA—an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama and Miss America.

Metal artist Steve Davis created the new Odom Portal archway to welcome visitors at Burrell Odom Park, which recently finished a $2.5 million renovation funded by the Elevate Tuscaloosa initiative. The park now offers new playgrounds, a paved track, a basketball court and picnic areas—adding a playful sports theme to a renewed community space.

United Way of West Alabama’s Young Leaders Society will host the Druid City Scavenger Hunt—Spooky Edition on October 21 at 5 p.m. at Government Plaza, where teams will explore Tuscaloosa's haunts to solve clues and win prizes while food is served at a secret venue.

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