Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa will host the 17th annual Sokol Park professional rodeo July 10-12 at the Ray C.

Jenkins Multipurpose Arena at Munny Sokol Park, where gates open at 5:30 p.m. and events start at 7:30 p.m. The event features calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bronco riding, bull riding plus a mechanical bull, a rock climbing wall, bungee jumps and various food and Western boutique vendors; tickets cost $25 for adults, $15 for children aged 5 to 12 and are free for kids under 4.

A hearing is set in the case of Jabari Peoples as his family and attorney demand police body—cam footage to show details of his deadly shooting.

An attorney and the family of Jabari Peoples demanded police bodycam footage of the deadly shooting that occurred on July 8 — they claim the tape is vital for understanding what happened.

The University of Alabama’s Tikkun Olam Makers won global awards for their low-cost assistive devices—such as the QuickClamp and a prosthetic leg cover—while competing against 470 teams from 33 campuses.

The student team uses 3D printing and user feedback to quickly design solutions that help people live easier.

Tuscaloosa’s Central High School started a free summer bootcamp earlier this week to help nearly 40 students meet the state requirement to earn a College and Career Readiness Indicator — students study Microsoft Operation Specialist skills using lab simulations to prepare for upcoming tests and receive a certificate along with a $25 incentive.

Tuscaloosa officials reviewed 30 properties — including the McAbee and Phelps Centers — as a plan to address a $15 million revenue loss from online sales tax issues and expensive retirement changes.

Mayor Walt Maddox said the city will consider proposals over the next year to shift programs and help ease the budget strain.

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats marked a milestone when Collins Onyejiaka signed his letter of intent to join the Crimson Tide this fall—he reclassified from 2026 to 2025 as the 12th ranked center in the country—boosting the team's record to six consecutive top 15 recruiting classes.

Three Tide players — senior defensive lineman Tim Keenan III, junior offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, and senior linebacker Deontae Lawson — will join head coach Kalen DeBoer in Atlanta next week for SEC Media Days; Alabama will speak on July 16th to launch the 2025 SEC football season.

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.

Hot Hundred Cycling Event

12 AM – 2 PM — Tuscaloosa — Registration fee required — Experience scenic rides through the rolling hills while supporting mental health initiatives.

Hydroponic Systems Workshop for Gardeners and Educators

2-7 p.m. — Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Annex Auditorium — Free — Learn about hydroponics and build your own system to take home while enjoying lunch.

Rhythm & Brews Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Rhythm & Brews — Tickets available — Experience Glen Templeton’s country music live in Tuscaloosa.