Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa County has announced a summer feeding program to help local residents access free meals.

The program will begin soon at designated community centers (details on locations and schedules are pending).

The West Alabama Food & Wine Festival raised $76,000 this year by donating $38,000 each to Table of Grace and the Humane Society to support local nonprofits.

The festival will return in Downtown Northport on Sunday, April 18 — nonprofit applications for its 2027 to 2029 partnership open on Sept. 1.

Tuscaloosa County Schools will serve free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday in June for children age 18 and under at 13 sites; some locations will offer take-home meals on June 5, 12, 18, and 26 (each package includes two breakfasts and two lunches).

Tuscaloosa City Schools hosts a hiring fair on Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at the TCS Transportation Department on James I.

Harrison Parkway to hire eight bus drivers with pay starting at $23.80 per hour and a $2,000 signing bonus (training and benefits provided) for the new school year.

After severe storms on Monday knocked out power for over 200,000 customers, more than 80% had been restored by 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Crews worked overnight to repair damage and clear fallen trees (a common cause of outages), while officials urged residents to stay cautious around downed lines.

Alabama softball ended its season with a 56-9 record after losing twice to Texas Tech in the Women’s College World Series semifinals in Oklahoma City.

Coach Patrick Murphy praised the team’s effort (from Aug. 20 to June 1).

Alabama men's basketball guard Aden Holloway signed documents on April 30 to enter a second-chance program that could dismiss his two felony drug charges if he meets court requirements (including paying $150 per month, completing 50 hours of community service, passing drug screenings, and attending classes), court documents show.

The Tuscaloosa Super Regional will feature No. 7 Alabama against St. John's, with Game 1 scheduled at 9 p.m. Saturday (ESPN2) and Game 2 planned for Sunday.

The series will decide which team advances in the NCAA baseball tournament.

Tickets are now on sale for the Tuscaloosa Super Regional as No.7 Alabama meets St. John's in a best-of-three series.

The game runs from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 (tickets available online) and the winner will advance to the College World Series in Omaha.

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.