Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

On May 18, a juvenile was arrested in Tuscaloosa for a shooting near the 21st Street & Alston Avenue intersection that seriously injured a woman who remains hospitalized, and he faces charges of first-degree assault, discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle & illegal possession of a firearm as the investigation continues.

On May 26 at 9 a.m., a Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park where Army Master Sgt. Barry Gregg will serve as the keynote speaker and retired Navy Capt. Brian Butler will be master of ceremonies—residents can join the free event to honor fallen veterans.

If the weather turns bad, the program will move inside University Mall near Belk’s men's store with updates starting at 7 a.m.

John Hinton, mayor of Northport, announced he will not run for re-election in August because of age, health issues, and family advice.

He has served on the council since 2018 and as mayor since January 2023—only former Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit commander Dale Phillips has confirmed his candidacy ahead of municipal elections on August 26.

Home growing cannabis is illegal in Alabama even though 20 other states allow residents to cultivate it.

Medical marijuana is only permitted for registered patients who qualify and recreational use is a Class C felony—punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine.

The Alabama men's basketball team hired Chris Fleming, a veteran NBA coach from the Trailblazers, to replace Ryan Pannone who left for Arkansas State—he will now lead the Tide's offense that broke records in the past two seasons.

Nick Saban won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent for his first season on ESPN College Gameday—he beat nominees Ryan Fitzpatrick, Richard Sherman, Jason Kelce and Jay Wright.

Alabama baseball and Tennessee postponed their first round game due to bad weather and played the rescheduled SEC Tournament matchup at 1 p.m. CT on May 21 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover—after Mississippi State and Texas A&M finished their games.

The No. 9 Crimson Tide and the No. 8 Volunteers met following a regular season loss in Tuscaloosa.

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.