Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The University of Alabama is in talks to extend athletics director Greg Byrne’s contract by two years so he remains until the 2032-2033 season (Byrne has served in the role since 2017).

The Alabama System Compensation Committee is meeting this week to finalize the extension.

Tuscaloosa County High School celebrates its 100th anniversary with homecoming events from Oct.

1 to Oct. 3 — including an alumni breakfast, parade, bonfire, football game, and dance — with additional centennial commemorations scheduled in January.

Alabama reached a $100 million settlement with TikTok that requires new teen safeguards, including a two-hour daily screen time limit (with pauses every 15 minutes) and a curfew from midnight to 6 a.m. TikTok must also strengthen age checks and parental controls and pay within 45 days.

Friends and city leaders gathered Monday at Alberta Park to honor councilman Kip Tyner by renaming the park as Kip Tyner Plaza and 26th Avenue East as Kip Tyner Parkway, celebrating his work after the April 27 tornado (he died Sept.

18).

Alabama health officials report that as of Sept.

11, 2026, domestic pet rabies cases have risen to 39 (including three cats and two dogs), urging Tuscaloosa pet owners to vaccinate even indoor animals. Local clinics advise early shots to prevent costly quarantines.

South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart was suspended after punching Alabama tight end Josh Ford in the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night during a 49-18 loss; coach Shane Beamer said a decision on his return will come early this week (Stewart is seen as top NFL prospect).

No. 7 Alabama will travel to Starkville for a matchup with No. 16 Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 11:00 a.m. on ABC; fans can also listen on the Crimson Tide Sports Network.

Alabama football will play without two injured linebackers — Justin Hill and Des Umeozulu — after both missed the South Carolina game; they will remain out for the upcoming Mississippi State match due to injuries sustained in the Florida State game.

Alabama will host the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium next weekend at 6:30 p.m. on ABC, continuing a series where the Crimson Tide has often prevailed.