Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Alabama and Auburn students are competing to collect food for families in need in the annual drive that began Oct.1 and runs through Nov.19 (results announced Nov.20) ahead of the Iron Bowl on Nov.28.

UA Adapted Athletics leaders Brent Hardin and Margaret Stran, who have guided the program to 24 national championships, will serve as grand marshals for homecoming on Oct.

24 — the parade will travel through downtown Tuscaloosa and the UA campus ahead of the football game.

On Oct. 8, UA hosted the third Mornings with Mohler event at the Student Center Lawn, where UA president Peter J.

Mohler mingled with students as they enjoyed music, games and free coffee and dirty sodas from The Coffee Nook (a mobile beverage shop).

The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board warns residents to ask for a license card, verify references, and secure a written contract before hiring contractors for repairs after Hurricane Isaias.

Under the new law, unlicensed work in declared emergency areas can now lead to a Class C felony.

Alabama lost 20-17 to Georgia today after rallying from a 10-0 deficit and leading 14-10 at halftime; officials' disputed calls plus missed scoring chances kept the Tide from winning.