Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Drivers in Tuscaloosa are advised to shop around as gasoline averages $4.02 a gallon today and experts expect prices to remain high until early next year due to global oil trends + diesel costs are also high.

Tuscaloosa Academy will open a new building soon at its Tuscaloosa campus — the project aims to improve learning spaces and expand facilities with further details to be announced.

Graduation photos from Northridge High School show the Class of 2026 receiving diplomas at Coleman Coliseum on May 11; families and friends cheered as the students marked this important milestone (capturing local pride).

Tuscaloosa principal Dr. Donmonique Morgan was honored with the Enhance Our Environment Award at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s public meeting on April 30 in Birmingham (recognizing her work with the Children’s Center and STARS Academy).

The award highlights her role in strengthening local community service and environmental stewardship.

Statewide SNAP enrollment fell by 6.5 percent from 743,000 to 694,000 following new federal work requirements, and Feeding Alabama warns up to 100,000 more people could lose benefits by the end of the year.

The state may face an extra cost of up to 200 million dollars beginning next year.

Local fans celebrate a new ranking that spots the five most memorable plays from Alabama football’s recent seasons under coach Kalen DeBoer.

The list, highlighting plays such as Ryan Williams’ score to beat Georgia & Germie Bernard’s catch against Oklahoma, captures a season of exciting athletic moments.

Four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II commits to the Crimson Tide's 2027 recruiting class.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound player from Brentwood Academy (Tenn.) chose Alabama over other schools and will have his official visit on May 29.

The Crimson Tide softball team claimed the top NCAA Tournament seed and will host a double-elimination Tuscaloosa regional at Rhoads Stadium (with USC Upstate, Belmont, and Southeastern Louisiana).

Their first game is Friday, May 15 at noon CT and a win will move them to a Super Regional round.

Alabama vs. Ole Miss Baseball Game

6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Great community event — Experience an exciting baseball showdown between the Crimson Tide and the Rebels.