Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The Englewood Hulls volunteer fire department seeks new members who do not need experience and will be trained every Thursday at 6 PM so locals can serve their community.

Today, Governor Kay Ivey declared Will Roberts Day to honor a brave 15-year-old who lost his battle with rare bone cancer last week.

Visitation is at Shelton State Community College’s Martin Campus Gymnasium and the funeral is being live-streamed from Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home—offering a way for community members to say goodbye.

A teenager was bitten by a timber rattlesnake near the family pool at his Northport home close to Lake Tuscaloosa; after receiving treatment in the TSICU for three days, he is now recovering at home.

Epsilon Industries held a groundbreaking ceremony at its Tuscaloosa facility for a $15M expansion that is expected to create 26 jobs + boost manufacturing capacity to meet off-site construction demand.

Local leaders noted the investment will strengthen community services and support regional business growth.

Parents in Tuscaloosa can shop back-to-school deals on school supplies + classroom essentials from Walmart, Target and Amazon as Fall Reset offers a four-week shopping guide today.

Families can plan ahead with cost-saving options for the new school year.

Graduates marched in processional at UA’s Summer Commencement held Aug.

1 at Coleman Coliseum. Over 800 students participated out of 1,300 degree applications submitted.

The Tuscaloosa News poll invites local readers to vote on 24 top offensive linemen from high school programs ahead of the 2026 AHSAA football season.

Voting is open until noon on Saturday, Aug. 8.