Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Ruby Tilghman, crowned Miss Alabama 2026, has put her UAB medical school plans on hold to serve as the state's ambassador.

She will travel the state + make public appearances and engage in charity work starting today.

Parents are urged to stop using certain Nara Organics infant formula sold at Target after the company announced a nationwide voluntary recall over potential infant botulism risk — refunds and returns are now available.

At the Alabama Sports Writer’s Association banquet on Sunday in Jacksonville, AL.com won 7 awards for its sports coverage; winners like Creg Stephenson and Thomas Ashworth earned top honors for their football and softball stories.

Corey Goguts of Hewitt-Trussville was named Alabama’s Miss Softball and Gatorade Player of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Sunday night at Jacksonville State University; she posted a .618 average and led her team to the Class 7A state championship (she will join Ole Miss as a signee).

Alabama's track champion Doris Lemngole, who won the women's 5,000 in 15:11.71 this past Saturday, was disqualified after stepping off the track and running inside the lane + New Mexico's Marion Jepngetich was awarded the national title.

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.