Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Shakes will perform at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater in Tuscaloosa on Friday, June 12 with support from The Secret Sisters.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 a.m. CST after a pre-sale Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

The state will hold its annual severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday from Friday, Feb.

20 through Sunday, Feb. 22, offering buyers savings on items such as flashlights & portable generators; check with local retailers for specific discount rates.

The University of Alabama is expanding its nursing program by adding new courses and boosting capacity, details announced today at the Tuscaloosa campus.

The effort will help meet growing healthcare needs for local students and providers.

Data from Zumper shows Tuscaloosa apartment rents increased 4% from last year's $1,325 median to $1,375 in January (one-bedroom rents rose 7% while two-bedroom listings slightly dropped), keeping local rates 26% below national medians.

Washington State beat Alabama 8-4 in the season opener as the Cougars built an early lead and stayed ahead.

Alabama will face Washington State again tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Sewell Thomas Stadium (game two of the three-game series).

Alabama basketball forward Taylor Bol Bowen is out for today's home game against South Carolina as he recovers from leg and hand injuries (coach Nate Oats said he is not yet at 100%).

Charles Bediako remains a student-athlete at Alabama despite being ineligible to play; coach Nate Oats said he practiced on Feb.

13 and attends classes and scout team sessions while working on his degree and fitness.

After a record-setting weekend in Atlanta, No. 13 Alabama softball returned home for the Easton Bama Bash at Rhoads Stadium.

The team played on Friday and will host two games today against Liberty and Purdue before concluding on Sunday against Georgia Southern on SEC Network+ and ESPN+.

After Tuscaloosa Circuit Court denied an injunction for Charles Bediako, head coach Nate Oats defended playing the forward in five games—citing his Bible reading for guidance—during a Friday press conference.

Opposing coaches questioned fairness as teams faced a shortened roster.

Little Mania Mini Wrestling Show

1:30-3:30 a.m. — Two Dimes — Tickets required — Witness epic battles at the biggest little wrestling event of the year with pint-sized powerhouses!

Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

1:30-9 p.m. — Coleman Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Catch an exciting matchup as the Crimson Tide take on the Gamecocks in women's basketball.

Arsenic & Old Lace

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Theatre Tuscaloosa — $21.00 — A classic comedy where family quirks meet unexpected surprises in Brooklyn.

The Princess Ball

6-9 p.m. — Bryant Conference Center — Tickets required — Celebrate the special bond between fathers and daughters at this elegant evening of connection and affirmation.

A Special Evening with Allen Levi

5-7 p.m. — Bryant-Denny Stadium — Ticket includes autographed book — Engage in a heartwarming conversation with bestselling author Allen Levi about his novel, Theo of Golden.

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball

8-10 p.m. — Coleman Coliseum — Check for ticket details — Experience thrilling college basketball action as the Bulldogs take on the Crimson Tide.

T-Mobile Crimson Classic - Friday

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Rhoads Stadium — Check local listings for ticket information — Celebrate community spirit and local storytelling at this engaging event.

Arsenic & Old Lace Performance

2:00–4:30 p.m. — Theatre Tuscaloosa — $21.00 — Enjoy a classic comedy that highlights the eccentricities of family life in a quirky Brooklyn home.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball

4-6 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check event host for cost — Witness an exciting college baseball matchup between local rivals.

North Florida Ospreys vs Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball

6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling collegiate baseball matchup in Tuscaloosa.