Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Tuscaloosa.
Robertson's BBQ is hosting a barbecue sale benefiting Eagles' Wings, a nonprofit that offers day services for individuals with disabilities.
Orders are accepted until Aug. 28 and pick-up is Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eagles' Wings (Eagles' Wings Drive in Coker).
Tuscaloosa County School System welcomed students back on Aug.
12 for the new school year at Brookwood and Myrtlewood Elementary, where teachers helped both new kindergarteners and returning students settle in (photos show smiles and warm greetings).
Taylor Farms has recalled its guacamole and dips due to possible salmonella contamination, affecting products sold in Alabama and other states.
Local shoppers should check labels to avoid using the recalled items.
Alabama's Crimson Tide held its seventh fall camp practice Wednesday morning at the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility, practicing on spider pads for 90 minutes.
The team will scrimmage today before facing East Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Alabama football linebacker Yhonzae Pierre and fellow outside linebackers practiced pass rush drills during fall camp Tuesday at the team's Tuscaloosa training facility as part of their season preparation.
Tuscaloosa native Tim Anderson retired from MLB after a 10-season career with the Chicago White Sox and earned honors like two-time All-Star.
A pregame ceremony will be held on Sept. 17 to honor his journey from Hillcrest High School to the major leagues.
Alabama defensive backs Zabien Brown & Bray Hubbard were named Wednesday afternoon to the Jim Thorpe Award Watchlist, joining 35 national players as Hubbard, a top safety candidate, earned All-SEC honors and Brown became the first Tide cornerback with two pick-sixes in a season since 1992.
Veteran Alabama defensive back Bray Hubbard was named Tuesday to the Danny Wuerffel Trophy Watchlist by the university + he is recognized for his community work in schools and youth programs in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa residents can vote for the best high school football special teams player from 17 nominees (voting closes at noon Tuesday, Aug.
18).
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