Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Aldi is cutting prices on produce, chicken and staples from Sept.

23 to Nov. 3 to help shoppers save; 55 Alabama stores offer reduced prices on items (Bartlett pears, Brussels sprouts, and Kirkwood chicken) as part of an $86 million investment.

Starbucks announced it will close 250 coffeehouses, including its Tuscaloosa location (405 15th St.), as part of a plan to secure better customer experience and financial performance.

Fetty Wap, with Ying Yang Twins and 2Checks, will headline a hip-hop concert on Nov.

27 at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. (student tickets are $30 in section 205).

The award-winning documentary The Movement of Champions will premiere Thursday, Oct.

15 at 6 p.m. at the Historic Bama Theater, showcasing local civil rights heroes through stories of students, faith leaders, and business owners.

Alabama’s data centers boost digital services and local growth.

On Sept. 24, Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority approved a 20-year tax abatement worth about $314.5 million for Project Highlands in Brookwood, a planned 1.26M sqft AI data center (reflecting a state-wide tech boom from companies like Meta and Google).

State examiners found that fundraisers at Tuscaloosa County schools did not follow proper approval and reporting procedures—two schools missed required forms and several records were inaccurate; the district agreed to fix these issues and will train staff by Sept.

30.

Tuscaloosa City Councilman Kip Tyner will be laid to rest today at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel (2 p.m.), with a public memorial scheduled at Alberta Park on Monday.

His long-running public affairs show Great Day Tuscaloosa aired its final live broadcast on Friday as friends and colleagues remembered his legacy.

Pearls of Purpose is hosting a free Mother-Daughter Gathering on Sunday, Sept.

27 at 4:30 p.m. at 361 Bear Creek Road E. to discuss mental wellness, suicide prevention, hope and purpose (with guest speaker Cristy Gilliam from the Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation and a Paint Your Emotions art activity).

Sipsey Valley's Isaiah Bennett led Tuscaloosa high school football with 214 yards and 5 touchdowns during Week 5 of the fall sports season (Sept.

19–25). Coaches submitted nominations from football, flag football, volleyball and cross country programs throughout the area.

Alabama football coach Adrian Klemm is boosting starter William Sanders after his recovery from injuries and a gradual return in fall camp — Sanders shined in Week 3’s win over Florida State as the renewed offensive line re-established a strong run game.