Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Leaders broke ground on a $150M Sports Illustrated resort in North Tuscaloosa on Wednesday morning.

The site along Rice Mine Road — a fast-growing area — will begin construction this summer and is slated to open in mid 2028.

Alabama softball focuses on consistency as coach Patrick Murphy leads the Crimson Tide into the Women’s College World Series game versus UCLA today at 6 p.m. — the contest will be held at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

After its 2020 renovation that adjusted capacity to 100,077, Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa is ranked No. 8 among North America’s largest college football venues per World Atlas, following sell-out events such as Morgan Wallen’s concert on April 18 and seven sold-out home games this season.

Alabama's first three football games have kickoff times announced for the 2026 season.

The home opener against East Carolina starts at 11:00 a.m. CT on ABC, while the SEC road game at Kentucky and the nonconference game with Florida State kick off at 2:30 p.m. on ABC from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Former Tuscaloosa County pitcher Alyssa Faircloth has led Mississippi State to its first Women's College World Series appearance in Oklahoma City.

The junior threw a no-hitter on May 16+ striking out 10 and allowing only one baserunner as she guided her team in the NCAA Tournament.

On May 27, Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne said he seeks team stability by extending coach Kalen DeBoer's contract through January 2033 with his annual salary raised to $12.5 million + defined buyout terms.

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.