Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Multi-platinum country star Jon Pardi will perform his Gamblin' Man Tour 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater on Friday, Oct.

23 at 7 p.m. Opening acts Alexandra Kay & Sadie Bass will kick off the show ahead of Homecoming, with tickets on sale starting Friday, July 24.

Gas prices have risen in West Alabama as tension between the U.S. and Iran pushes national rates to $4.01 today, while Tuscaloosa gas stays at $3.60 per gallon.

Local drivers may face further cost hikes as market supply shifts affect pricing across counties.

Kelsey Rush, president and CEO of Visit Tuscaloosa, was named Alabama Tourism Executive of the Year last week at the Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism in recognition of her work with initiatives like TuscaLife and Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest that boosted local visitor spending.

The West Alabama Chamber will host the Adopt-A-School Kickoff at the Bryant Conference Center next Thursday, July 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will offer training workshops and a panel discussion for local school and business representatives while registration closes on July 25.

Nine high school students from rural West Alabama completed a five-week program at the University of Alabama this summer, taking college courses, shadowing doctors and learning skills for healthcare careers.

The Rural Health Leaders Pipeline aims to address local shortages by preparing future professionals.

New research shows that 26% of Alabama student loan borrowers are in default as payment relief from COVID ends and stricter repayment plans start this month; advocates warn that many working-class borrowers may face more hardship.

Alabama health officials confirmed 21 Cyclospora cases (most in the northern ADPH district) and advise residents to wash produce carefully to reduce infection risks, while investigations continue for any additional cases.

The mother of a University of Alabama student reported possible mold at The Walk apartments near campus after signing a one-year lease and paying a $1,100 deposit.

She drove in from Birmingham Tuesday and now seeks answers before her daughter moves in on August 7.

Former Crimson Tide player Labaron Philon played for the Philadelphia 76ers Summer League team in two games this week, scoring 16 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals despite the losses.

He is expected to bounce back at upcoming team training camps.

Tuscaloosa residents began voting today to help their city win the USA TODAY Sports Best College Sports Town award; voting ends at 11:59 a.m. EDT Monday, Aug.

17 and the top 10 winners will be announced on Aug. 26.

Alabama will host Georgia on Oct.

10 in Tuscaloosa. Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson said the Tide's Kalen DeBoer offense uses tricky screens — catching defenders off guard — and expects a close game based on recent one-score matchups.

On Monday, Alabama head coach Nate Oats secured 7-foot center TJ St. Louis from Ontario as the Tide added its fifth commitment to the 2026 recruiting class ranked No. 6 nationally.