Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa Police are hosting a free Halloween carnival for families seeking trick-or-treating, games and food trucks.

The event is on Tuesday, Oct. 27 (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) at University Mall parking lot.

Atlanta-based A-Town Wings will open early next year (in 2027) at the former Buddy's Rib and Steak building at 2701 Lurleen B.

Wallace Blvd in Northport. The property will undergo repairs including kitchen flooring, upgraded exterior lighting and landscaping cleanup to better serve commuters.

UA transfer student Isabella Eckart was selected this summer as a National Transfer Student Ambassador.

She will speak at the Inaugural Conference on the Transfer Student Experience in Charlotte and use her role to boost awareness of transfer resources during National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19-23.

Alabama football tight end Josh Ford chose to play with a broken arm after injuring it against Mississippi State on Oct.

13, showing his commitment to lead his team. He had surgery the next day and is now recovering while wearing a carbon fiber plate (a sign of his resolve).

Brandon Garrison, encouraged by former teammate Mouhamed Dioubate, aims to become an All-SEC player with Alabama; he scored 15 points in his debut and will build on his performance in an exhibition against Ole Miss tomorrow, Oct.

15.

Alabama women's basketball coach Pauline Love has named Ace Austin as one of four returners who will step up as a full-time starter for the 2026-27 season.

The sophomore, noted for strong tournament play (earning two Miss Basketball awards), is set to lead a faster-paced offense.

Naomi Jones rejoined the Alabama women's basketball team under new head coach Pauline Love after entering the transfer portal last offseason.

Jones (the only returning starter) expects Love to develop her game so she can chase her WNBA dream.

In Alabama football, injured captain Ryan Coleman-Williams keeps leading from the sidelines by texting and offering pep talks even as coach Kalen DeBoer said his knee and head injuries will keep him out for the Tennessee game, with his return set week-to-week.

After a personal foul in Alabama's 20-17 loss to Georgia, defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. bounced back in Tuesday's practice with teammate Zabien Brown supporting his recovery ahead of the game with Tennessee.

SEC Nation is heading to Knoxville for the upcoming football game as No. 6 Alabama will face No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday; the pregame show will air from Ayers Hall (8:00 a.m. CT).

Alabama will visit Tennessee on Saturday, Oct.

17 at Neyland Stadium, with each team showing top stat leaders in passing, running, and defense. The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC as Crimson Tide’s Keelon Russell and Volunteers’ Faizon Brandon lead their squads.