Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The Vines family's century-old riverside campground on Bankhead Lake, first settled in 1819, will host one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations tomorrow as part of America’s 250th birthday.

The site features 15 cottages and 14 camper sites (plus a quarter-mile of waterfront) for family fun.

I-20/59 eastbound near the Lakeview exit is now open (after a hazmat incident from a tanker fire temporarily closed the lanes) in Tuscaloosa County.

Walmart now offers a limited-time 50% off annual Walmart+ membership for $49 to help Tuscaloosa shoppers skip grocery lines, with unlimited free grocery delivery (orders over $35) and extra perks available this summer.

Members of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association read the Declaration of Independence on Thursday, July 2 outside the courthouse as part of a 15-year tradition celebrating the nation’s birth ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

ALEA Marine Patrol and ADCNR hosted a boating safety event on Smith Lake Tuesday where officials discussed enforcement priorities and reviewed data from past Fourth of July weekends.

Heavy holiday traffic is expected tomorrow — authorities advise boaters to wear flotation devices and use emergency engine cut-off switches.

A new Alabama law went into effect July 1 that sets guidelines for schools to handle student threats; students must get a hearing within 30 days and may face suspension and court charges including up to $10,000 in restitution (to cover service costs).

DCH Health System earned Stryker’s Environmental Excellence Platinum Award today, becoming Alabama’s only healthcare system with this honor.

In the past year, it diverted over 56,000 device units from landfills - efforts that cut 561 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Health officials warn that while no Cyclospora infections have been reported in Alabama this summer, residents should be alert after eating fresh produce if watery diarrhea persists.

They advise contacting a healthcare provider for checking if symptoms continue.

London Simmons, a key returning defensive tackle for Alabama, played 15 games as a freshman and missed spring practice due to an injury.

He is set to boost the front and bridge the old and new groups ahead of SEC Media Days on July 20.

After the 2026 NFL season, a ranking shows the top 10 Alabama-rooted players remain unchanged since 2020, with local star Speedy Duncan from Druid High School in Tuscaloosa tied with Zeke Moore at 24 interceptions.

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.