Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

A new Habitat for Humanity home is set to offer affordable housing for local families in Tuscaloosa.

Officials say construction is nearly complete + a dedication event is planned soon.

On Tuesday, Tuscaloosa City Schools will present its proposed FY27 budget that projects a $13M drop from $40M to $27M in reserves as the district works to stabilize finances after recent challenges (including enrollment declines and revised spending policies).

Freshmen moved into Julia Tutwiler Hall on Aug.

7 at 12:55 p.m. as resident assistants and hired workers helped them settle in at the University.

On Thursday, a Talladega County woman was awarded $5M after suffering locked-in syndrome from inadequate hydration during her 2016 treatment at UAB Hospital, with her legal team noting 25 hours passed without sodium tests in the ICU.

Alabama football held its 3rd preseason camp practice on Friday in Tuscaloosa; the team ran individual and group drills with media joining from the fifth period as coach Kalen DeBoer gears up for the season (the session ended the first week of camp).

After a slow run game last season, Alabama revamped its offense by hiring new staff (Adrian Klemm, Richard Owens, and 11 new linemen) to address its rushing woes.

OC Ryan Grubb said his plan will produce results as the team opens the season on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Alabama tight end Danny Lewis Jr. is cleared to play after injuries limited him to six games last season — his resilience was praised at preseason camp by offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.

He will join his teammates for the season opener against East Carolina on Sept. 5.

Freshman EJ Crowell—named Mr. Football in 2025—missed spring with an injury and now is praised by Alabama’s offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb for his speed and physicality during practice.

He will compete with seasoned running backs as he learns college play to boost the ground attack.

Jahmyr Gibbs became the NFL's highest-paid running back after the Detroit Lions extended his contract on Thursday.

The three-year deal, valued up to $75.75 million and including $51.5 million guaranteed, follows Gibbs' transfer to Tuscaloosa after two seasons at Georgia Tech.