Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Women will gather at Victory Blessing Christian Center (5600 18th Ave) on Saturday, Aug.

8 for the ‘When Women Gather, Something Breaks’ Conference hosted by Evangelist Mary Gennell Thomas; the event features praise, worship and a panel discussion to inspire hope and healing.

Six beloved Tuscaloosa restaurants will showcase dishes and wines at Grapes on the Green — an award-winning culinary and golfing event set at PARA's Iron and Ember Golf facility in Ol' Colony; the event takes place Tuesday, Sept.

22 from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with tickets costing $250 per pair.

Kelsey Rush, Visit Tuscaloosa CEO (appointed in 2023), was named Alabama Tourism Executive of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department after she led efforts to recruit over 160 events and launch digital passes for the Civil Rights Trail to boost local tourism dollars.

Alabama sophomore Michael Carroll is on the Outland Trophy Watchlist, which honors top interior linemen, as announced Tuesday morning.

He is expected to move from right tackle to guard this season and semifinalists for the award will be named mid-November.

Alabama fall camp is underway as the Crimson Tide kick off their quarterback battle; ESPN's Bill Connelly named Keelon Russell the most important college football player in 2026 (he played in two games last season) which raises expectations for a revived offense.

Former Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts is ranked 56th in the NFL's Top 100 Players list for the fourth straight year — he posted 3,224 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 421 rushing yards last season.

Alabama football is ranked 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll (up from 9 last season after a playoff loss at the Rose Bowl) and will open its season against East Carolina at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

5 on ABC.