Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Temporary Emergency Services is hosting its annual Fan Drive on Tuesday, June 2 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1705 15th Street to collect fans and bottled water—helping local families beat the summer heat.

Local groups marked Bloody Tuesday's 62nd anniversary with a banquet at Beulah Baptist Church on May 29 and will host commemorative services on June 7 at First African Baptist Church (2 p.m.) and Beulah Baptist Church (3 p.m.), featuring historical speakers and fellowship.

Tuscaloosa’s Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater will host a fall concert featuring Gov't Mule, Ziggy Marley and Larkin Poe on October 9 at 6 p.m. Tickets will go on sale on June 5 (via Ticketmaster or the venue’s website).

Recent rains have eased drought conditions in Tuscaloosa + across the state, although some dry pockets remain.

Forecasts call for thunderstorms later today and showers on Sunday to bring additional relief.

Legislation moving through Congress may ban the sale of Mercedes Benz vehicles — including those built at the Tuscaloosa plant — because of Chinese ownership ties, which could threaten up to 60,000 local jobs and a $1.5 billion annual economic boost if passed.

Alabama baseball coach Rob Vaughn continued his handwritten tradition with the Right Field Ragers at The Joe on May 29 — student Tyler Wilcox brought a cooler of Silver Bullets and a baseball with a message to honor the personal bond energizing the NCAA Tournament.

Alabama State baseball played Alabama on Friday, May 29 at 6 p.m. CT at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in a Tuscaloosa Regional game; the Hornets, in their third NCAA Tournament appearance, sought their first win against the Crimson Tide after earning an automatic bid from the SWAC Championship.

Alabama baseball (38-19) will face USC Upstate at 6 p.m. today in the Tuscaloosa Regional after a 21-3 victory over Alabama State last night.

The Women’s College World Series began elimination games yesterday and winner’s bracket games are on today with Texas Tech playing Tennessee at 3 p.m. on ABC and Alabama facing Nebraska at 7 p.m. on ESPN; tickets for today’s sessions and future rounds remain available.

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.

The RNB Brunch Experience

1:30-5 p.m. — Bryant Conference Center — Admission tickets available — Indulge in a unique blend of food, drinks, and a nostalgic R&B music experience.