Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

PeaceLink partners with Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church to host 'Talking It Through Thursdays,' a four-session workshop series offering conflict resolution tools.

Sessions run from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 9, July 16, August 13, and August 20 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church (128 39th Street East).

Moundville Farmers Market opens Tuesday, June 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Square + 304 Market Street with local vendors offering fresh produce and community connection, while the market seeks volunteers for its board.

On Friday, June 26, community partners hosted the first Pack a Suitcase event at First United Methodist Church in downtown Tuscaloosa, providing hygiene kits, portable showers, laundry services, and a resource fair with food benefits, trolley rides, and housing support for over 190 individuals who prepared for the summer heat.

Big Sandy Elementary will open a new state-funded pre-K classroom this fall to help kids get ready for kindergarten.

The classroom uses state funds (over $100,100 covers teacher salary and start-up costs) along with local support to boost early learning.

Governor Ivey backed six new Pre-K classrooms in Walker and Tuscaloosa counties (four in Walker and two in Tuscaloosa), funded by $100,000 grants.

The classrooms will open with the new school year to boost early childhood education.

Tuscaloosa residents will be able to pay a $25 parking ticket with $15 in school supplies at Tuscaloosa Municipal Court (2122 Gary Fitts St) starting Monday, July 6; donations of $30 or more will cover two tickets and support local students through July 31.

Alabama bans personal fireworks in most cities and towns, allowing permitted fireworks only in rural areas and for professional displays.

Residents planning for the 4th of July celebration must follow local rules on noise and timing, and buyers must be 16 or older with a valid ID.

Drivers in Tuscaloosa County should expect delays on U.S. 43 today as ALDOT starts a 5.4-mile resurfacing and guardrail project from the Lake Tuscaloosa Bridge to south of Northside Road, with work expected to continue until fall.

A pilot car will guide traffic through the work zone.

Tuscaloosa residents face high summer heat with temperatures nearing the mid-90s and are urged to stay hydrated, dress lightly, and check the UA Safety app for updates—additionally, the University will test its emergency alert system on Wednesday, July 1 at 11:55 a.m.

West Alabama remains under a Heat Advisory until 9 p.m. today, with "feels like" temperatures reaching up to 110°F in some counties—residents are urged to stay hydrated and take breaks indoors to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Tuscaloosa native Dicky Pride won the Dick's Open title in an 18th-hole playoff on Sunday, June 28 at En-Joie Golf Club by defeating Padraig Harrington, earning $330,000 (his prize money) in his first PGA Tour Champions win since 2020.

Matrix Analytical Solutions ranked Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer as the second-best among SEC coaches based on coaching performance data.

He is 2 to 1 against first-ranked Kirby Smart and will face the Bulldogs again at Bryant-Denny Stadium (per the analytics).

Freshman running back EJ Crowell, nicknamed Nail Head, joined the Crimson Tide this spring after reclassifying to the 2026 class.

He played hard in high school and took part in the A-Day game with a medical boot, and he is expected to be ready for fall play.

Cal Alabama will host its 8th annual golf tournament soon in Tuscaloosa — local golfers can join a friendly community competition.

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.