Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Fuel costs continue to rise in Tuscaloosa County due to global supply disruptions; local drivers can find the lowest rates as of Sept.

12 at Murphy USA on McFarland Blvd East + Pilot on Skyland Blvd.

Alabama education leaders plan to request $45 million in the FY28 budget to provide ongoing support for students who still struggle with reading beyond third grade.

The State Board will vote on the proposal in October, and lawmakers will decide final funding.

Alabama football linebacker Luke Metz intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown on Saturday, Sept.

12 to tie the game at 7 against Kentucky early in the first quarter; his play marked a standout moment in the Crimson Tide's season debut.

Alabama overcame a 17-13 halftime deficit by scoring 32 unanswered points against Kentucky on Tuesday, Sept.

8 during an SEC road game. The Crimson Tide finished with 155 rushing yards and three touchdowns as the team boosted its confidence ahead of hosting Florida State on Saturday, Sept. 19.

12th-ranked Alabama will face Kentucky in Lexington after a 48-10 win over East Carolina; head coach Kalen DeBoer stresses extra practice for the quarterback to improve communication under a loud crowd — a key step before the road game.

Week 4 of Alabama high school football kicked off with Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn throwing 5 touchdowns in a win, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Florence remaining undefeated in strong victories, & Prattville and Plainview posting comebacks as local teams eye playoff returns.

Coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed Saturday that injured guard Michael Carroll missed the Kentucky game (2:30 p.m. kickoff at Kroger Field) after being sidelined by an injury that kept him out of practice.

He expects Carroll to return next week against Florida State.