Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

A Stillman College student, Sieas Elliott, and alumni Destiny Gardner and Varick Lawrence died in a car crash near Atlanta on May 23 — the accident has left the college community in mourning.

Crumbl Cookies will open its first Tuscaloosa store on May 30 at 1320 McFarland Blvd. E in the Shoppes at Legacy Park — the former site of Simply Mac — offering its signature chocolate chip cookie along with rotating weekly flavors like confetti cake, banana cream pie and lemon cheesecake.

Rescuers have continued the search today near Noccalula Falls after a 51-year-old woman went missing on May 26—heavy rain has raised water levels in Black Creek gorge and complicates efforts as teams use drones with infrared technology until sunset.

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville announced his run for governor Tuesday afternoon, launching a campaign website at 3:00 p.m. plus he confirmed his bid on Fox News’ 'The Will Cain Show' while with friends and family in 'Coach Tuberville for Governor' hats.

On May 27, Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer praised three quarterbacks—Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell—for their teamwork away from campus and said the healthy competition will continue through June as the team works to name a starter who makes fewer mistakes.

He added that the team will balance a run-focused offense with several pass-first options following Jalen Milroe’s departure.

Alabama freshman receiver Ryan Williams and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith are cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 26—set to be released on July 10—and each played key roles on winning teams last season.

Williams caught a game-winning touchdown for the Tide while Smith helped Ohio State win a national title.

In Florida, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said he expects the team to be healthy for summer workouts and ready for fall camp in late July—he noted that few players will be restricted by injuries from spring camp.

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer said he is open to talks about adding a ninth SEC game — he noted that his team has not held back on scheduling tough opponents, including nonconference matchups with Florida State and Wisconsin.

He said decisions about the SEC schedule are beyond his control — his focus remains on playing strong teams this season.

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.