Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The Tuscaloosa Farmer's Market is open from 3—7 p.m. today, giving locals a chance to buy fresh produce.

Tuscaloosa River Market will launch an expanded summer schedule on Tuesday afternoons — running from 3 to 7 p.m. for two months — and new vendors will join the market to sell fresh produce not available on Saturdays.

The Tuscaloosa City Council moved towards final approval for a scaled-down six-story Sports Illustrated Resort near Rice Mine Road after a Tuesday public hearing, though the final vote may be delayed until late June.

Developers face a June 10 vote that must pass unanimously before a simple majority can confirm the plan — which now includes 76 timeshare units, 75 hotel-managed condominium units, 12,000 square feet of retail space and new outdoor amenities.

On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council approved a $72 million contract with Stone Building Company for the construction of the Saban Center—an interactive hub for education, arts, and discovery that will house Alabama’s STEM Hub, Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre, and IGNITE.

Governor Kay Ivey also announced a $25 million capital investment to support the project.

ESPN's Football Power Index ranks Alabama third for the 2025 season — projecting a 3.9% chance to finish undefeated with an average of 9.6 wins — and places them among the top teams for playoff and national championship odds.

The Crimson Tide will open their season on Aug. 30 against Florida State.

Alabama football enters the 2025 season with a tough schedule that ESPN’s College Football Power Index ranks as the tenth hardest.

The Crimson Tide will open against Florida State on August 30 (2:30 p.m. on ABC) before facing SEC teams including Tennessee, LSU and Auburn.

Alabama football is projected to finish the season with 2.8 losses and a 17.2% chance to win the SEC title based on ESPN’s Football Power Index—trailing Texas and Georgia as top contenders.

The season will feature a tough five-week stretch with key games against Tennessee, South Carolina, LSU and Oklahoma, and it begins with a game at Florida State on Aug. 30.

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.