Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Eric Prewitt, a decorated Navy veteran and Director of Financial Aid at Shelton State, was named Alabama’s 2026 Veteran of the Year and is a candidate for National Veteran of the Year in higher education as public votes are open until Saturday, July 4.

Tuscaloosa’s West Alabama Women’s Center gets international attention — Melinda French Gates highlights it as a model for expanding community healthcare after a $5 million grant from her group Pivotal; the center now offers on-site labs and women’s mental health treatment.

In May, Tuscaloosa saw a 34% surge in home closings with 317 sales as inventory grew and homes sold quicker.

The median price dropped to $285,000 & new construction made up nearly 16% of transactions, showing a fast-paced market.

Alabama football players celebrated Father's Day by sharing heartfelt stories of the dads who coached and supported them — their video messages showed how family choice steered their sports journeys.

Alabama football added a new defensive back — three-star recruit Darrius White from Fairburn, Georgia — when he committed on Sunday, June 21.

He joins Nigel Newkirk as the recruiting class builds depth at the defensive backfield.

Alabama baseball has added three key transfers to build its 2027 roster.

Head coach Rob Vaughn will sign pitchers Garret Lambert (Mercer) and Michael Senjay (USF) on Tuesday and catcher Mateo Serna (Missouri) on Saturday, with the pitchers expected to join the weekend rotation.

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.

Lauren Daigle Concert

7-9 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful music of two-time GRAMMY winner Lauren Daigle live in Tuscaloosa.

Jackson Chase Live at The Rabbit Hole

7-11 p.m. — The Rabbit Hole — Ticket prices vary — Experience Jackson Chase's unpredictable music with the Dogwood Bayou Band in a fun, lively venue.