Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Tuesday night, the city council approved the plan to build a six-story Sports Illustrated resort with condos, retail spaces and other amenities.

A representative said the $150 million project will start later this year or early next year — the decision came despite opposition from some community members.

The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, its Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education, and DCH Health System have joined to create a new RN to BSN online program for DCH nurses to boost their skills.

The partnership will offer more support and flexible learning options for nurses and their families—helping them grow while they work.

Tuscaloosa high school students will have expanded access to free college courses this fall thanks to an expansion of the Elevate Dual Enrollment Scholarship—letting eligible students at The University of Alabama take one course each semester for a total of nine courses with tuition, fees, and textbooks paid. Last school year, students completed 1,021 dual enrollment courses—earning nearly 2,900 credit hours that helped pave the way for the new program.

Two UA students, Zachary Griffith and Jesse Park, were chosen for the NOAA Ernest F.

Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship which gives up to $9,500 a year and a 10-week paid summer internship — they will also receive funds to share their research at national science meetings.

Masters of the Mic

6-7:30 p.m. — Tuscaloosa Amphitheater — Check event host for ticket pricing — Experience the classic beats of Doug E. Fresh in a lively outdoor setting.

Save a Life Training Workshop

9-11 a.m. — Employee Resource Center — Free entry — Gain essential life-saving skills in this transformative workshop at The University of Alabama.

Jackson Chase: Rhythm & Brews

9 PM - 1 AM — Rhythm & Brews — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the full band performance of Tuscaloosa native Jackson Chase, a talented singer on stage since elementary school.