Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

UA students lead today's 33rd Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive to fight food insecurity in West Alabama.

Organized by UA’s Center for Service and Leadership, the drive sets up donation points in Tuscaloosa and Northport, with every dollar equal to two pounds of food — aiding families.

Next Thursday, Oct. 8, the Tuscaloosa County Fall Expo will be held at the Synergic Center on 5th Street in Northport, with free presentations on deer biology, habitat and conservation law, a raffle, door prizes, and a best game camera photo contest.

Tuscaloosa has multiple free Halloween events this month.

Families can enjoy Boo! in the Park at Miracle Field Lot on Oct. 31 for games and a costume parade (or Tech or Treat at the Gateway on Oct. 22 for STEAM fun) with other festivities through Oct. 27.

A survey by Cygnal shows Alabama Public Television remains well-liked despite political debates and funding pressures.

State officials will meet Feb. 2 in Birmingham + discuss the survey results and future programming decisions.

UA experts explain the benefits of a sober lifestyle that include better sleep, stronger relationships, financial savings, and improved health.

Free dry events run every Thursday through Saturday and include sober tailgates at home football games (marked by yellow balloons) for students seeking a new way to enjoy campus life.

Alabama baseball will preview the 2027 season with two exhibition games (an away game against Georgia Tech at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola on Saturday, Oct.

17 and a home game against UAB at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on Friday, Oct. 23 with free admission).

Alabama high school football games in Week 6 continued despite storms and staffing shortages as some matchups were moved from Friday to Thursday, Oct.

1 + live scores are being updated on the NFHS Network.

After transferring from Kentucky, Brandon Garrison met with coach Nate Oats soon after arriving to boost his leadership and offense for his upcoming exhibition game at Coleman Coliseum on Thursday, Oct.

8, where he plans to combine his strong defense + evolving offense to help the Crimson Tide.

Stillman College brought back its football program last Thursday with former coach and alumnus Teddy Keaton (49) returning as head coach and AD.

The announcement marks a 150-year legacy celebration that reconnects students, alumni and the local community.

Northridge overpowered Paul W.

Bryant 35-13 on Friday night with four touchdowns by sophomore quarterback Max Bruinton & improved to 3-3 while Bryant fell to 2-4. The Jaguars will host Bessemer City next Friday.