Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

A.W. Brooks is hosting the Serenity Rising Community Day event in Tuscaloosa to gather residents for local activities and support.

The event will take place today, providing a chance to connect with community resources.

On Friday, Sept. 25, Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter will host Black Tie Casino Night at the historic Drish House with casino games, raffles, food and music to help fund care for animals in need.

Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter is hosting its Black Tie Casino Night to fund animal care on Friday, Sept.

25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the historic Drish House (Tuscaloosa), where guests can enjoy casino games, raffles and live music.

Tuscaloosa Vintage Market returns Sunday, Aug.

23 at The Sanctuary on 25th Ave from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring 24 curated vendors + free beer tasting and live music that invite the community to explore vintage finds and affordable deals.

After a week-long recruitment that culminated with Bid Day on Aug.

16 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, UA students will gather on Saban Field on Aug. 18 for the script A event as part of Weeks of Welcome. The viral TikTok trend #BamaRush has drawn national attention to Greek life that began with spring online registration.

Tuscaloosa County School Resource Officer warned that school threats are taken seriously after a new state law enacted on July 1 increases penalties; even an online post or joke can trigger a full investigation and school discipline (including expulsion).

On Aug. 15, about 2,500 University of Alabama students learned their sorority bids inside Bryant-Denny Stadium and rushed to their new houses, marking a festive start to Bid Day 2026 — a celebration of sisterhood.

Alabama running back AK Dear, a redshirt freshman, is set to miss about six weeks after injuring his ankle in the first preseason scrimmage — the Crimson Tide will rely on Trae’shawn Brown, EJ Crowell and Daniel Hill for backfield options.

Alabama football fall camp is halfway over and quarterbacks Austin Mack and Keelon Russell are still competing for a starting role.

Other positions remain unsettled as coaches wait for more fall camp reps before the first game on Saturday, Sept. 5 (depth chart pending).

Former Alabama baseball star Justin Lebron led the Dayton Dragons to a 6-5 win on Saturday, Aug.

15 with a grand slam, marking his second pro home run in five games. He was chosen in the first round by the Cincinnati Reds and signed an over-slot bonus ($5 million).

Tuscaloosa will host a key SEC matchup on Oct.

10 when Georgia takes on Alabama (Georgia looks to avenge last season's loss while Alabama aims to keep title hopes alive).

West Alabama high school football teams are set to kick off their season on Thursday, Aug.

20 and Friday, Aug. 21 as they begin the road to state championship games in Birmingham in early December.