Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Starbucks permanently closed five Alabama stores, including the Tuscaloosa location at 405 15th St, & customers now need to find other spots as the coffee giant restructures its operations.

Area Development magazine ranked Alabama No. 7 for business with top marks in property tax, overall cost and labor competitiveness.

Officials said the ranking comes as companies announced $14.6 billion in new investments and over 9,000 jobs in 2025, showcasing ongoing development statewide.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church held its second annual 'Pearls for the Girls' program in September to teach 10 girls ages 6 to 17 confidence and proper etiquette (in recognition of National Manners Month).

The program featured weekly lessons and a Pearl Ceremony where family members offered encouragement.

Veteran residents of the Command Sgt. Maj.

Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home returned to their facility on Sept. 28 after a 16-month relocation due to a roof fire in April 2025, and the department will begin admitting additional veterans from its waitlist by the end of October.

The University of Alabama is offering free flu shots today to students and staff on campus.

The initiative is designed to protect community health during flu season.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released Week 6 high school football rankings for AHSAA and AISA teams today, detailing records, points, and changes that followed the elimination of class 7A + teams continue playing through October with playoffs set in November.

In Tuscaloosa, football weekends unite families & friends as they tailgate, cheer, and share longstanding traditions.

Local businesses benefit from the busy atmosphere as the town comes alive during game days.

Alabama and Mississippi State will square off this Saturday in Tuscaloosa, bringing a quarterback duel between Alabama's Keelon Russell and Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor.

Both players hold nearly matching stats + slight differences that promise a close contest.

Jackie Sherrill recalled Bear Bryant’s strict style during key games when he pulled Cotton Clark for a mistake but then reinstated him to help Alabama win 20 to 0 against Mississippi State + his memory shines a light on a rivalry built on tough coaching.

The Crimson Tide practiced on Wednesday morning in Tuscaloosa as they prepare for their Saturday road trip to Starkville, where they will face the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. on ABC.

After a rough first half against Kentucky, Alabama QB Keelon Russell showed dramatic improvement in 10 quarters during wins over South Carolina.

He will lead the Crimson Tide at Mississippi State today with stronger passing and rushing and no turnovers.