Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The Friends of the Tuscaloosa Public Library Bookstore reported over $100,000 in sales for the fourth consecutive year, totaling $102,298 in fiscal 2025-26.

Sales support library programs (at the library on Jack Warner Parkway) and community resources.

The University of Alabama celebrates 100 years of its fight song (Yea, Alabama!) that has united generations during football games and school events.

Written in 1926 by student Epp Sykes and arranged by Steve Sample Sr., the song remains a cherished tradition among fans.

Country star Jon Pardi will perform at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater at 7 p.m. on Oct.

23 as part of homecoming week — which includes a parade on Oct. 24 and a football game against Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

High school volleyball subregional pairings are set for Monday.

Class 5A-1A winners will host area runners-up in best-of-five matches—advancing teams meet in Super Regional play in Montgomery or Hoover before championship play at Birmingham’s CrossPlex and Bill Harris Arena Oct. 27-29.

Tuscaloosa-area high school football teams will play Friday, Oct.

23 in Week 9 of the season with most games starting at 7 p.m. Check with schools for kickoff times + playoffs begin Nov. 6.

Alabama softball is considering using the new NCAA five-in-five eligibility rule to let seniors like standout pitcher Jocelyn Briski return for a fifth season, pending eligibility checks.

Coach Patrick Murphy said nearly all seniors agree with the plan, which could extend their time on the team through 2028.

Marty Lyons, a former Alabama All-American who helped win a national championship, kept his promise to Coach Bryant by earning his UA degree in December 2016 and showing local fans that hard work and charity truly make a difference.

After a 26-10 loss to Tennessee Volunteers, Alabama dropped to No. 13 in the polls.

The Tide will host Texas A&M at 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday for homecoming.

After Tennessee's 26-10 win on Saturday, Oct.

17, Alabama is set to receive a $500,000 penalty after fans rushed the field while players were exiting; the SEC said the fine could drop if Tennessee shows it made a full effort to limit access.