Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

UA swimmer Sydney Blackhurst beat chronic illness and started Beyond Barriers Swim Foundation to teach adaptive swim lessons for children with disabilities — she won a $10,000 SEC startup prize in July and plans to expand the program from Tuscaloosa to Georgia, Arizona and soon Florida.

The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education will vote on the proposed $201 million budget Tuesday night.

The plan prioritizes instruction, career programs, and summer learning while planning a $12.5 million reserve drawdown before the new fiscal year starts Oct. 1.

University of Alabama unveiled its new electric buses on Sept.

1 in Tuscaloosa — the campus will now operate these eco-friendly vehicles on its transit routes.

Extreme heat persists this summer with temperatures reaching highs near 110 degrees, and doctors warn fans at Bryant-Denny Stadium to take precautions ahead of tomorrow’s football opener and Labor Day festivities—urging everyone to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors.

Week 2 Alabama high school football ended Sept.

3 with teams like Collinsville and Handley securing wins as scores were updated through Friday, and regional play began to shape standings. Fans can check the NFHS Network for updates on game results.

Alabama football named its 2026 team captains as junior wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, junior cornerback Zabien Brown, and senior safety Bray Hubbard.

The team prepares to open the season today against East Carolina with kickoff set for 11:00 a.m. CT.

Tuscaloosa Academy senior quarterback Mark Norris threw five touchdown passes as the Knights won 49-21 against Victory Christian to move to 3-0.

The team enjoys a bye week and will return home on Friday, Sept. 18 — resuming play with renewed energy.

The Crimson Tide released their depth chart ahead of tomorrow’s season opener against ECU, naming sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell as starter and listing returning and new players.

Injuries have sidelined transfer wide receiver Noah Rogers and running back AK Dear, with EJ Crowell available as the fourth running back.