Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Run for the Wall, an event honoring missing soldiers, stops in Tuscaloosa today (at a local memorial spot) as organizers invite residents to reflect on service and history.

Alabama barbecue joints remain local treasures as Bob Sykes Barbecue (established 1957) in Bessemer, Archibald’s Bar-B-Q (a fixture since 1962) in Northport, and Tuscaloosa’s Dreamland Bar-B-Que honor time-tested recipes and family traditions.

Governor Ivey launched the Summer Reading Challenge to help reduce summer learning loss and invites kindergarten to eighth-grade students from local schools to track their reading with logs — submissions are due by Aug.

1. This initiative boosts West Alabama community efforts to strengthen academic skills during break.

Federal funding cuts may reduce protection for the endangered Black Warrior Water Dog along Tuscaloosa’s river, where hatchlings are expected in coming weeks.

Researchers warn that lower funding could further impact water quality — a key indicator of local wildlife health.

AHSAA coaches selected players from class 6A champion Northridge for the girls All-State team.

Seniors Kiley Brewer, Maddie McVeagh, and Ann Cade Eddings earned first-team honors while junior Maddy VanDerlyke and sophomore Bayne Brown landed second-team spots, with others from Mountain Brook, Briarwood Christian, and Helena also recognized.

After an official visit to Tuscaloosa, 4-star Anderson Diaz committed to Alabama basketball's 2027 recruiting class.

He ranked third among Georgia players in the 247Sports Composite and averaged 6.8 assists during the recent Overtime Elite playoffs, with coach Nate Oats offering him in October 2025.

Anderson Diaz, a four-star point guard from the Bronx, committed to the Crimson Tide’s 2027 basketball recruiting class on Oct.

4—he is ranked among the top guards nationally and is expected to boost the team’s scoring. This marks the first commitment for the class.

Alabama softball will host LSU in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional this weekend at Rhoads Stadium — renewing a longstanding rivalry as the teams prepare to advance to the Women’s College World Series.

Both coaches praise the historic match while players focus on making their mark on the field.

CBS Sports reporters revealed that Alabama’s defense featured breakout candidates like Red Morgan (a Central High standout) and USC transfer Devan Thompkins, who impressed during spring practice in Tuscaloosa and are expected to compete for starting roles.

Crimson Tide pitchers will play a key role in the SEC tournament as coach Rob Vaughn relies on Tyler Fay, Zane Adams + Myles Upchurch for quality starts, while a strong bullpen helps keep the team in contention for an SEC title and an Omaha trip.

SEC Baseball Tournament games have been rescheduled to earlier times on Thursday, May 28, affecting fans in Tuscaloosa who plan to attend the games.

Local spectators are advised to check updated kickoff times (details available from event organizers).

38 Special Concert

10:00 AM – 7:30 PM — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Check event host for ticket prices — Rock out to classic hits from the legendary Southern rock band 38 Special.