Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Ellen Woodward Potts has built homes with Habitat for Humanity since 1997 and served as its executive director from 2013 in Tuscaloosa, working on local building projects and on boards (including the Rotary Club).

The community leader has earned multiple awards for her civic work.

Retired Major General Parker Wright has been named dean of the new School of Leadership and Policy at the University of Alabama, set to open in autumn 2027 in Tuscaloosa.

He is building the curriculum and recruiting faculty for an experiential leadership program - engaging students and local partners.

Sixty Tuscaloosa County high school juniors were chosen for the Leaders to Legends program, a yearlong series of six sessions on leadership, volunteerism, and community building; selected through an interview process, they will train as future mentors during the school year (a collaboration with local institutions).

Tuscaloosa's 2026 Annual Water Quality Report shows the city's drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards after tests on 3,000 samples.

City officials noted investments were made in the Mercedes water tank & two pump stations in 2025.

An ACLU report released in early August found that Alabama has the nation’s highest maternal mortality rate, with 65 deaths per 100,000 births and even higher numbers for Black women.

Tuscaloosa institutions are expanding healthcare access to better serve pregnant students and local mothers as part of ongoing improvements.

On Wednesday morning, On3's Chris Low provided positive injury updates for Alabama's offensive players as AK Dear, EJ Crowell, and Noah Rogers are on track to resume practice by the end of September (with Crowell set for the SEC opener against Kentucky).

Student tickets for home football games load onto ACT Cards each Sunday and are accessed via MyTickets on myBama (showing ticket balances, bowl assignments, and gate numbers); students can also transfer, swap, donate tickets, or join a waitlist to secure admission before game day.

Alabama legend Shaun Alexander praised freshman running back EJ Crowell during his interview on Tide 100.9 and said the young tailback can boost the Crimson Tide's rushing attack (his play is expected to be explosive) ahead of the new season.

Jeremiah Beaman, a third-year defensive lineman, tore his ACL during Sunday practice, ending his season and marking his second season-ending injury (a setback for the Tide’s defensive line as backups are ready to step in).

Kane Wommack finalized Alabama's defensive depth chart as the team gears up for its season opener against East Carolina, with key players earning starting roles on the defensive line, linebacker, and secondary — changes that promise a deep, versatile unit.

Alabama football will host Louisiana Tech on Aug.

25, 2029 at Bryant-Denny Stadium (replacing a canceled series with Oklahoma State) and face Notre Dame on Sept. 1.

Casagrande published an open letter urging local updates to Alabama football traditions, sparking a lively discussion among fans.

He suggested ideas including Big Al on giant roller skates (a nod to classic looks) and updated uniform designs as the season approaches.

Alabama basketball will face Auburn in an exhibition game on Thursday, Oct.

22 at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex as they gear up for the season, with a sell-out crowd expected to boost roster-building efforts. They will also meet in regular-season play later.

Jeremiah Beaman suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Sunday's practice, as announced by Yea Alabama.

The injury is a setback for his role on Alabama's defensive line, though other players and recent transfers will continue to bolster the team.