Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Records show Tuscaloosa 624 Investors LLC now controls over 500 acres in Brookwood where a data center cluster is forming — city officials will address residents' industrial development concerns at a meeting on September 1.

Provident Data Centers, based in Dallas, is connected to the project.

UA President Peter Mohler told the Tuscaloosa Thread his plans for the new academic year include a Future Ready framework (targeting local nursing shortages) and new schools (Data Sciences and Leadership and Policy) that boost responsible technology use and local job growth.

New CDC data for the state shows that 3% of kindergartners have a nonmedical vaccine exemption—the highest rate since 2011.

Health experts warn that even small drops in MMR and other vaccine coverage risk public health in schools across the region.

Tailgating fans in Tuscaloosa are advised to plan ahead and share supplies to save money this kickoff season.

Experts recommend organizing a potluck for drinks and burgers and checking local gear libraries (borrowing instead of buying) to keep game day costs low.

Developers bought 65 acres off Highway 150 to expand Stadium Trace Village with plans for a mixed-use phase focused on healthcare, wellness, and lifestyle.

Phase 3 construction will begin at the end of next year—city officials also plan traffic improvements along nearby connected roads.

Tuscaloosa Academy kicked off its season with a 33-12 win over Sulligent as senior quarterback Mark Norris threw and ran for five touchdowns after a near 45-minute rain delay disrupted the start.

Hillcrest beat County High 64-0 in a season opener Saturday, August 22, 2026, scoring 43 points in the first half (despite a lightning delay) and showing a strong defense throughout the game.

The Patriots will face Hewitt-Trussville on Friday, August 28.

Federal jury awarded former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears $9.25M after finding The New York Times defamed him by falsely linking him to the 2023 killing of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa on Friday, Aug.

21. Spears now plays at West Liberty University after transferring from Marshall.

Thompson secured a 41-14 win over Central-Phenix City while Vestavia Hills earned a 32-14 victory over Parker on Thursday, Aug.

20 as both teams opened their season.

East Carolina coach Blake Harrell said he expects both Keelon Russell and Austin Mack to face his team when Alabama plays ECU at 11 a.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium, as the Crimson Tide has delayed naming its starting quarterback until Sept.

5.