Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Central Alabama will observe Memorial Day today with events at Alabama National Cemetery, Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park, and Montevallo’s American Village.

Events start as early as 9 a.m.—the cemetery holds its 17th annual ceremony and the park shifts indoors if rain occurs—and severe weather may affect some plans.

The YMCA summer food program held a food giveaway that filled pantries in Tuscaloosa ahead of summer, and organizers will offer more events if families need additional support—helping local residents prepare for the season.

Today, officials in Tuscaloosa will dedicate a monument honoring fallen warriors to mark Memorial Day plus local leaders say the event will feature a moment of silence and brief remarks to remember those who served.

This ceremony is set to offer a dignified tribute that builds community remembrance.

A new memorial honoring veterans now stands at Oak Grove Memorial Park with 96 handcrafted wooden crosses for the deceased and 47 stars for active and retired service members, made by local resident Wayne Campbell and his wife.

The dedication on Sunday had an Iwo Jima reenactment + Campbell plans to add ten more markers for Fourth of July and work toward a permanent memorial at the park.

The University of Alabama Early College reduced tuition for high school students enrolling in its dual enrollment program to $33 per credit hour—a more than 90% reduction from the previous rate of $385.

The program, which accepts students in grades 10—12 with a minimum 3.0 GPA, offers over 100 courses online in fall and spring while providing summer courses on campus.

The Women and Gender Resource Center was renamed the Camellia Center on May 19 at University—its new name inspired by Alabama’s state flower to reflect a broader mission for the UA community.

The center’s services remain the same—even as the University revised other diversity and inclusion programs following state law restrictions.

Local meteorologists say that thunderstorms will hit later today with winds up to 60 mph and hail that can reach a quarter in size, while the tornado risk remains very low.

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded risk warnings in several counties—Tuscaloosa among them—with these conditions expected from 6 p.m. to midnight.

NOAA said the Atlantic hurricane season will start on June 1 with between 13 and 19 named storms—6 to 10 of which will become hurricanes and 3 to 5 will be major hurricanes.

Other forecasters expect an active season so residents should update their hurricane plans.

Alabama baseball did not earn a Top 16 seed after late losses hurt its record of 41—16 despite a strong 16-game win streak.

The team will compete in the NCAA Tournament as a road squad and will learn its first regional matchup today when the NCAA releases the full bracket for regionals starting May 29.

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.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience classics from The Beatles and Ringo's solo hits live on stage.