Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Today, Stillman College alumnus Lila Hackett will host the Annual Fair Housing Roundtable from 9 a.m. to Noon at Stillman College Cordell Wynn Presentation Room to discuss fair housing laws, current housing issues, and equal housing strategies — the event is free and open to the public.

William B. 'Will' Roberts died on July 23 in San Diego.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Shelton State Community College Gymnasium in Tuscaloosa with funeral services at 12:00 p.m. and burial at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Ralph.

After WBRC news highlighted its summer feeding program, Tuscaloosa City Schools nonprofit New Heights Community Resource Center received a $75K grant from Boost Giving.

Leaders will soon decide how to use the funds to support local families.

Funeral services for Will Roberts, 15, who died July 23 after fighting stage 4 bone cancer, are set for Saturday, Aug.

1 at Shelton State Community College Gymnasium in Tuscaloosa. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon; burial follows at Wesley Chapel Cemetery as Gov. Kay Ivey declared Aug. 1 Will Roberts Day.

Popular chicken finger restaurant Raising Cane’s will open its second Tuscaloosa location on Aug.

24 at 1241 McFarland Blvd. E — joining other local spots after closing its UA on-campus dining option in 2020.

Nielsen Audio released West Alabama Spring 2026 radio ratings on July 27 showing WTUG-FM 92.9 holding first place while 101.7 The River made the biggest jump after switching to Contemporary Christian on Christmas Eve 2024 — the report highlights steady audience growth in key demographics.

Congresswoman Sewell said economic leaders in Tuscaloosa are assessing supports for 1,200 BFGoodrich plant workers as Michelin Tire plans to wind down operations by the end of 2028 and shift production to Fort Wayne.

Local union spokesperson Jim Knox said negotiations on severance packages begin next month.

Alabama baseball had a bustling summer as 15 new recruits signed and several players were drafted, including Justin Lebron and Tyler Fay + transfer moves saw Jon Young Jr. depart while Cooper Neville and Mateo Serna joined the Crimson Tide.

Coach Rob Vaughn’s decisions set the stage for next season.

Athlon projected Alabama football to finish seventh in the SEC and 15th nationally, leaving them out of the playoff field and setting a Gator Bowl game with SMU.

The Crimson Tide will start preseason camp in early August and open on Sept. 5 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Joe Novak, who coached Northern Illinois and led the famed upset of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 2003, died Tuesday at 81 & Miami of Ohio confirmed the news.

He rounded off his 40-year career with 63 wins in 12 seasons.