Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Fourteen area churches are joining forces to build a Habitat for Humanity house in Tuscaloosa, + local volunteers are organizing the project to improve affordable housing.

Tuscaloosa officials announced plans to place ten extra dumpsters for students moving in and out near the campus.

The dumpsters will be available from July 20 through August 24 and can be used only for residential waste (not for contractors).

An overturned truck forced the closure of the ramp from Jack Warner Parkway eastbound/southbound onto McFarland Boulevard as crews work to clear the vehicle and authorities reroute traffic.

UA provided a checklist for incoming students (covering registration of personal mobility devices, parking permits, shipment deadlines, meal plan changes, ACT Card updates, Weeks of Welcome events, software downloads and prescription transfers) to help them prepare for fall semester.

The University of Alabama’s Simulation Center trains nursing students using high-fidelity simulators and virtual reality to build essential clinical skills before hospital rotations.

The center (part of Capstone College of Nursing) offers hands-on experiences that boost confidence in real patient care.

Yesterday, World Atlas released a list of 12 dangerous animals in Alabama that may pose risks to locals when threatened.

The report highlights venomous snakes, spiders, large mammals and marine creatures — details that remind residents to maintain safe distances.

ALEA troopers in Tuscaloosa monitor trucks and cars during Operation Safe Driver Week, which runs through Saturday to address unsafe driving practices on Alabama roads — urging drivers to keep safe distances from larger vehicles.

West Nile virus is appearing earlier than usual and health experts advise residents in Tuscaloosa to use EPA-registered insect repellent (with DEET) and remove standing water to reduce mosquito bites.

Alabama catcher John Lemm signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday after helping his team reach the College World Series, becoming the fifth player to join MLB and the first free agent since the draft ended Sunday.

He played 55 games (and hit 10 home runs).

Former Alabama safety Xavier McKinney has been named the 70th-best NFL player in the Top 100 for the second consecutive season with the Packers; he joined the team in free agency two years ago and recorded 107 tackles last season.

Tyler Fay, Zane Adams, and Brady Neal — three Crimson Tide standouts — were selected Sunday in the MLB Draft, raising the program’s total to 183 players and extending coach Rob Vaughn’s streak of first two-day picks.

Anthony Blalock Jr., a 4-star offensive lineman from Austintown, Ohio, has committed to Alabama, adding to the Crimson Tide's 2028 recruiting class as its sixth commitment.

He chose Alabama over Ohio State and Texas Tech and is ranked No. 297 overall nationally (by Rivals).

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.