Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Several major events light up this weekend in Tuscaloosa; the free Druid City Arts Festival runs today at Government Plaza offering art exhibits, live music (with food vendors) while A-Day, featuring a UA Walk of Fame and football scrimmage, will take place tomorrow at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The Mal Moore Memorial Golf Tournament will take place April 23 and 24 at The Westerfield Club to raise funds for Boys & Girls Clubs that support local youth.

A cocktail party & auction will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on April 23.

Former employees of Central Alabama Water learned this morning that they will not receive promised severance pay after layoffs reportedly based on race; the company said it is working with the Alabama Dept of Revenue to confirm if payments are tax exempt.

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NASA’s Artemis II safely circles the moon as Huntsville engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center monitor mission science and system performance from twin control rooms—LUCA and LESA.

Local firms built vital spacecraft parts that show Alabama is central to NASA’s deep-space return.

The CDC’s mobile lab is screening coal miners for black lung in Sumiton today and will visit Bessemer, Berry, Brookwood, Adger, and Tuscaloosa tomorrow—offering free 30-minute tests with results given in about 12 weeks.

Alabama held its 12th spring practice at Thomas Drew Practice Fields ahead of Saturday’s A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium; players Caleb Woodson, Lotzeir Brooks and Terrance Green compete for starting roles.

Bama AD Greg Byrne discussed future Bryant-Denny concerts contingent on Morgan Wallen's performance, noting 60,000+ ticket sales out of a 70,000 limit.

He also revealed Nate Oats' salary and set the stage for Saturday's A-Day scrimmage and QB competition.

Tuscaloosa Margarita Festival

12-6 p.m. — The Venue — Ticket required — Sample the best margaritas in town while dancing to a live DJ and enjoying delicious food options.

Swan Lake Ballet

1-4 p.m. — The Historic Bama Theatre — Tickets $27.60 - $97.75 — Experience the timeless tale of love and enchantment in this classic ballet performance.

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Softball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Rhoads Stadium — Check event host for latest details — Come cheer on the Alabama softball team as they face off against Kentucky in a thrilling SEC matchup.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Watch college baseball as the Commodores take on the Crimson Tide in a thrilling match.