Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Mark and Trisha Ezell have kept a small, two-story duplex at 818/819 11th Ave standing amid new student apartment developments and game-day tailgating events near Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The longtime owners continue to host gatherings that celebrate decades of local football passion (since 1993) without any plans to sell.

The 15th annual Sistah Strut is an upcoming event celebrating local women in Tuscaloosa.

Organizers say details on timing and venue will be announced soon.

A statewide survey finds Alabama adults remain nearly split on the CHOOSE Act, a program offering education savings accounts for private school tuition, and most support holding private schools to the same standards as public schools — many worry expanded school choice could cut funding for public education.

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones urged Gov. Ivey and lawmakers to suspend a fuel tax increase as diesel prices in the state surged 76% from $3.43 to $6.04 per gallon, stressing the strain on local truckers and farmers (he requested the pause through year-end).

WAWC Healthcare will host free women’s health wellness checks on Sept.

30 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at its 3073 Palisades Court location, with 10 appointment slots available and advance registration required. The event covers reproductive, maternal, mental and emotional health (each participant receives a wellness bag).

Former Crimson Tide players shined in NFL Week One on Wednesday night — with standout performances from Derrick Henry and Bryce Young sparking pride in Tuscaloosa.

NFL Week Two begins Thursday night.

NFL records show that in week 1, 55 former Alabama players appeared on NFL rosters, marking the first time since 2016 that Alabama did not lead in representation, while 24 former Auburn players also joined teams.

The report noted Alabama’s strong presence at key positions like quarterback, running back, and defense.

Trent Seaborn, a Thompson quarterback commit, climbed from No. 12 to No. 1 in Best in Bama rankings this season after throwing 1,252 yards and 16 touchdowns in four games — his record-breaking performance brings him close to a historic milestone in Alabama high school football.

AL.com's college football staff picks for Week 3 offered expert predictions for matchups from last Saturday (including Alabama's revenge game against Florida State at 2:30 p.m. on ABC) and provided forecasts for Auburn and other regional teams.

No. 10 Alabama (2-0) will host Florida State (1-1) on Saturday to complete a home-and-home series after last season’s opener.

Coach Kalen DeBoer said the team is focused on moving forward with new players and a refreshed running game.