Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The Moundville Native American Festival brings a celebration of indigenous culture from Oct.

1-3 at Moundville Archaeological Park (and the Jones Museum), featuring dancers, storytellers, and food vendors sharing traditional and regional dishes.

The University of Alabama waives application fees for undergrad and grad students during Free App Week Oct.

5-9 (including UA Online and Early College); applications are due by Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. and the school was named #1 in-state best value by U.S. News and World Report.

Tuscaloosa named Alberta Park and 26th Avenue East after late councilman Kip Tyner (he passed Sept.

18), honoring his nearly 30 years of service; a dedication ceremony was held Sept. 28 and further naming details will be shared soon.

Alabama will play Mississippi State on Saturday as the Bulldogs begin a five-game stretch with four ranked teams.

Quarterback Kamario Taylor is a top Heisman candidate and received high praise from defensive coordinator Kane Wommack (who called him the best QB in three years).

Last week's high school cross country meets produced county champions and state bests in tight races across Alabama and nearby states.

Today local teams begin competing at the Center Point Invite at 4 p.m., with additional events on Thursday and Saturday including the Owl Invitational in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama football defensive tackle Kedrick Bingley-Jones has taken on former star Mark Ingram's No. 22 jersey as he joins the Crimson Tide.

He missed a chance to meet Ingram in Tuscaloosa last weekend and is set to play Mississippi State this Saturday at 11 a.m. CT.

Alabama basketball guard Aden Holloway’s drug charge was dropped after he met second-chance program requirements; he has taken part in summer workouts while his reinstatement remains unconfirmed ahead of the Crimson Tide season opener on Nov.

3 (court documents confirm the dismissal).

Coach DeBoer says Alabama will use its normal preparation to address crowd noise and early game challenges for its Saturday, Oct.

3 contest in Starkville against No. 16 Mississippi State—team members plan extra sleep and focused practice.

On Sept. 29, 2026, Indiana ended Alabama football's 2025 season with a 38-3 win during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl (coaches noted the Tide looked visibly defeated).