Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Fathers in the Park returns on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Snow Hinton Park, where Tuscaloosa’s One Place and its community partners will celebrate fathers and father figures with food, music + games.

Tuscaloosa veteran Alex Drueke shared on APR Notebook his journey from military service to fighting with Ukrainian forces — recalling his time as a POW and the inspiring moment when a piano performance amid conflict sparked his decision.

Last Saturday at Druid City Brewery, the first Annual Deviled Egg Throwdown featured local restaurants serving creative deviled eggs to raise over $7,600 for the Tuscaloosa Public Library Foundation + Bookmobile.

Joe Bittick earned the Golden Egg Award and People's Choice Award with his deep-fried creation.

Tonight, Tuscaloosa teachers gather for the Golden Apple Awards dinner where one teacher will receive a year-long Mercedes-Benz lease from local dealer Robb Billups (the moment will be live streamed).

Alabama high school seniors received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 per year for up to four years earlier in May, after local colleges selected winners based on academic records and extracurricular activities.

Former U.S. Air Force Maj.

Gen. Parker H. Wright will serve as UA's inaugural dean for its new School of Leadership and Policy on Aug. 1 — housed in historic Farrah Hall — and the school will begin offering degrees in leadership and public policy in Fall 2027.

Work on the seven-mile Highway 11 project is nearing completion and will finish later this summer.

ALDOT says the improvements will improve traffic flow and boost economic development between Daimler Benz Boulevard and State Highway 5 in Bibb County — benefiting about 10,000 daily commuters.

General admission standing tickets for Alabama’s Super Regional series are on sale for game-by-game access to right field terrace (coolers and dogs allowed), grass berm and Rally Point patio at Sewell-Thomas Stadium; games run this weekend with GA tickets selling fast while all-session tickets are sold out.

Former head coach Nick Saban testified in Washington D.C. on Wednesday in support of the Cruz-Cantwell College Sports Bill (which aims to cap NIL agent fees and standardize rules), highlighting concerns over the impact of soaring athlete compensation on non-revenue sports.

Football coach Nick Saban testified yesterday in the Senate (noting Alabama’s NIL collective grew from $2.7M in 2021 to $24M in 2025) and cautioned that unchecked NIL revenue may lead to scholarship cuts and uneven opportunities in college sports.

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.