Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Lemonade Day Tuscaloosa will take place Friday, July 25 — from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — at Government Plaza in downtown Tuscaloosa, where the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Alabama will help youth learn to run their own lemonade stand.

The Tuscaloosa County Chapter of the University of Alabama National Alumni Association will host its annual fall kickoff event on Tuesday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Tuscaloosa River Market — keynote Courtney Morgan will discuss the football team's recruitment plans as part of a family-friendly celebration that offers entry dinner tickets and silent auction items.

Former Alabama basketball guard Davin Cosby Jr. was in a serious car crash on July 13 and is recovering in hospital after two successful emergency surgeries — his mother Irene is asking for community support to cover his rising medical expenses as he faces a long recovery.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run on I-65 South near Bessemer and police are investigating the incident.

The Tuscaloosa County Chapter of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association will host its annual fall kickoff event on Tuesday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Tuscaloosa River Market — adult tickets cost $30, children ages 8 to 12 pay $15, and under-7s are free while general manager Courtney Morgan will speak about recruitment and team preparations.

Alabama football gets a second 2026 quarterback as Tayden Kaawa, a four-star recruit from Honolulu, committed on July 22 — picking the Crimson Tide over BYU and Boise State — and joined teammate Jett Thomalla, adding depth to the team's quarterback room.

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.

Jamey Johnson Live Concert

7-9:30 PM — Druid City Music Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the award-winning singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson performing live in Tuscaloosa.

Andy Gross Live

7 PM – 1 AM — The Historic Bama Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic blend of comedy and magic with viral sensation Andy Gross.