Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The Fair Housing Center held its annual roundtable at Stillman College to hear residents' experiences with housing discrimination.

Local housing counselors noted that financial challenges were the main issue as elected leaders, lenders, and non-profits joined the discussion.

Local TV viewers see changes as Alabama’s 42 drops CBS to boost local news and weather while CBS programming shifts to WVTM 13.4 — just as football season nears.

Supporters gathered at the Bryant Conference Center to honor local community groups and businesses for their 10, 30, and 40-year partnerships with Tuscaloosa schools through the 42-year Adopt-A-School program.

The program will support schools in the upcoming 2026-27 school year (details).

West Alabama school districts are staggering back-to-school dates for the 2026-27 year; Tuscaloosa City Schools will begin classes Monday, Aug.

10 and Tuscaloosa County Schools will open Wed., Aug. 12 (state education leaders stress that a strong first day boosts learning and funding).

Black Warrior Riverkeeper and four conservation groups sued the U.S. Army Corps to challenge a permit letting a planned natural gas pipeline cross over 1,300 waterways in West Alabama.

If the suit succeeds, builders must get individual permits before starting construction this fall (court review needed).

The Alabama Department of Public Health reported 28 cyclospora cases plus 2 hospitalizations, while state officials noted 2 fatalities in Michigan on Monday.

A CDC investigation into the outbreak continues.

A WalletHub study rated Alabama last among all 50 states for baby care, noting low scores in infant health and parental leave policies.

The report highlights challenges for new families (rising costs and limited provider access) across the state.

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is on the Maxwell Award watchlist — one of 81 players chosen for outstanding college football, with semifinalists scheduled for Nov.

10 and the award presented Dec. 10 on ESPN.

Alabama football safety Bray Hubbard says his mother's eight-year fight against breast cancer shaped his humble, strong play on the field + inspiring him to honor her legacy every game.

Alabama football fall camp starts this week as a quarterback battle begins between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell for the starter spot left by Ty Simpson (a decision may come as early as Aug.

17 with the season opener on Sept. 5).