Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

UMC Tuscaloosa expanded services by adding lifestyle medicine and women's care as part of efforts to serve the community, and UA hosted 38 high school students exploring rural healthcare careers & UAPD chief Scott Thurmond graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Two local events are scheduled for July 24.

Country star Jon Pardi will headline a concert at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater on Oct.

23 during UA homecoming weekend. Singer-songwriters Alexandra Kay and Sadie Bass will support the show, and tickets go on sale (July 24) through Ticketmaster.

A Tuscaloosa Allstate agency led by Steven Fikes is hosting a free Italian lunch for up to 100 educators on August 4 at 11:30 a.m. at SUGO Italian Restaurant on University Blvd, and teachers must email ([email protected]) to register.

More than 80 children took part in a five-week financial literacy program hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama — ending with a Lemonade Day at Jaycee Park that taught budgeting and customer service.

Alabama health officials reported 28 cyclosporiasis cases as of July 20, including two hospitalizations, and advised residents to wash fresh produce thoroughly & seek testing for symptoms like watery diarrhea and fatigue.

None of the cases are linked to Taco Bell’s lettuce as the investigation continues.

The FDA apologized for a false positive test result linking Taylor Farms to a cyclospora outbreak as the company recalled prepackaged salad kits in 27 states — Alabama confirmed one cyclospora case in Tuscaloosa and one in Mobile County.

Alabama football’s SEC media days (a kickoff for the preseason) run from Monday through Thursday as coaches and players discuss offensive line changes, a running game boost, a quarterback battle, coach DeBoer’s strategy and new defensive roles.

Voting is underway as Tuscaloosa is nominated for USA TODAY Sports' Best College Sports Town award.

Residents may cast one vote daily until 11:59 a.m. EDT on Monday, Aug. 17 while the top 10 winners will be announced on Aug. 26.

Alabama basketball lands commitment from 7-foot Canadian center TJ St. Louis (attending Fort Erie International Academy) for the 2026 class.

He is eligible to play in the upcoming season after announcing his decision on social media.

Freshman quarterback Jett Thomalla from Nebraska is drawing attention as Alabama holds its offseason quarterback competition after Ty Simpson entered the NFL.

Coaches say Thomalla will sit behind veteran players like Austin Mack + Keelon Russell while he develops as a future starter.