Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

With summer break approaching, Alabama parents are weighing if their children are mature enough to stay home alone since there is no law setting a specific age; experts advise waiting until age 11 and starting with short trial runs to ensure kids know essential safety details.

City crews are resurfacing all four lanes of Jack Warner Parkway from Marr's Spring to Randell Way for $650,000 to improve travel on a busy road.

Crews expect single lane closures and plan to finish the project before Memorial Day—new lanes will be striped later this summer.

Ryan Williams led Alabama as a freshman by catching 48 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns at age 17, and college football expert Dalton Wasserman compared his numbers to NFL star CeeDee Lamb’s record from his first year (Lamb caught 46 passes for 813 yards and seven touchdowns). Wasserman expects Williams to grow into an even bigger role so the team can compete for a national championship this season.

On Friday, Tuscaloosa County won its first-ever state championship in baseball by sweeping Enterprise 2-0 in the 7A State Finals— the Wildcats outscored Enterprise 15-1 over two games.

Key plays included a two-run home run by Kole Nicholson and strong pitching from Brooks Mellown—helping secure the win.

American Christian Academy won two games on Friday by defeating St. Paul’s Episcopal 7+5 in game three to clinch the 5A state baseball title; the Patriots overcame an earlier loss and were led by freshman pitcher Brandon Garth Jr and center fielder Eric Hines, earning their first state win since 2011.

Alabama softball won 8—0 over Jackson State by run rule in five innings in the Tuscaloosa Regional, with a four-run third inning and a wild pitch in the fifth that scored Alexis Pupillo.

The Crimson Tide improved to a 72—12 record and will face Virginia Tech at 11 a.m. Saturday in Day 2 of the regional.

Live at The Plaza Concert Series

6-9 p.m. — Government Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy free live local music in a family-friendly atmosphere with fun activities for the kids.

Interviewing Skills Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Goodwill Store & Donation Center — Free entry — Prepare for success with tips and strategies to ace your next interview.

A+ College Ready Leadership Institute 2025

3:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Bryant Conference Center — Registration required — Equip and empower educators to foster innovation in Alabama schools.

Live at The Plaza Concert Series

6–9 p.m. — Government Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy free live music every Friday with family and pets welcome.

Jackson Chase Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — 43 Prime — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with Jackson Chase, a talented local vocalist from Tuscaloosa.

Old Dominion Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Tickets from $43 — Enjoy a night of country music with Old Dominion in Tuscaloosa, AL.