Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Today, Labor Day leads to the closure of banks, post offices and government offices (UPS and FedEx offer limited services) so residents planning errands should check local hours in Tuscaloosa.

Labor Day is today, marking the unofficial end of summer—federal offices, including post offices and banks, are closed—and local grocery stores, retail shops and restaurants offer modified hours.

September is Suicide Awareness Month and Dr. Josh Klapow advises locals to watch for subtle mood shifts that may signal suicidal thoughts and to use the 988 crisis line when someone feels unsafe.

He says talking early can help prevent harm.

WBRC SIDELINE Extra spotlighted Week 2 sports as Lane Harper earned Fan of the Week, Jamarcus Jackson was featured, and Christion Jones was honored as Coach of the Week; the Clay Chalkville Mighty Marching Cougars and Pelham & Helena game also received recognition.

Alabama football (48–10) defeated East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept.

5 as wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams gained over 100 yards but made costly errors with dropped passes and a botched handoff.

Alabama football will travel to Kentucky on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC; former UA offensive lineman Olaus Alinen (transfer from UA) will start at left guard against his old team.

At Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, fans paid steep prices for game-day snacks ranging from $5.99 to almost $24, and many compared current costs with previous season's items + noted rising expenses.

Top baseball recruit Harry +Chubb+ Jones Jr. will reclassify and enroll in January to join the Tide, easing the impact of Justin Lebron’s move to MLB while adding two-way depth; his decision is expected to strengthen Alabama’s lineup for a competitive season.