Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Charles H.

Gailes Jr. who led Task Force Tuscaloosa after the 2011 tornadoes will deliver the keynote at a Veterans Day ceremony set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park — the event is free and open to the public.

Families can enjoy fall fun with multiple Tuscaloosa events, including Tech or Treat (Oct.

22 at the Gateway Innovation Center) and a Jon Pardi concert this weekend at the Mercedes Benz Amphitheater. Additional activities like trunk or treat and fall festivals are set throughout the coming days.

National Geographic released its new documentary episode 'Megastorm: Alabama Tornado Super Outbreak' on Oct.

13, featuring firsthand survivor interviews and dramatic footage from the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that struck Tuscaloosa (and Birmingham).

Elaina Burt, a pre-law junior from Birmingham, was crowned Miss UA 2027 on Oct.

17 at the Bama Theatre. She will expand campus epilepsy support with her initiative, Charlie’s Chance (a nonprofit honoring her cousin), and receive a full-tuition scholarship plus additional awards.

Dr. Benjamin Boudreaux, a UA exercise science professor, uses his own running journey to show students how movement benefits body and mind.

He will run his fourth marathon in New York this November — a key part of his effort to teach tailored exercise for better health.

Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Middle was ranked the best middle school in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday.

School leaders celebrated the achievement and the strong performance of their students.

The WOW program, held Oct.

14-15 at Shelton State Community College, helped high school freshmen explore skilled trades and technical training through hands-on exhibits and simulators. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, the event showcased local career paths available without a four-year degree.

Former Auburn coach and current senator Tommy Tuberville is running for governor as he promotes lower taxes, more job opportunities and school choice for locals.

A judge dismissed a challenge to his eligibility on July 9 — the ruling was upheld by the state supreme court on Oct. 9.

Kayem Foods recalled 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products due to a warehouse cooling system malfunction that led to temperature issues, and Alabama shoppers are advised to check product labels in their fridges & avoid consumption if their items match the recall list.

After Tennessee held Alabama’s offense to season lows, head coach Kalen DeBoer affirmed his support for offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb—whose longtime expertise will help the team adjust play calls around missing starters ahead of its next game in Tuscaloosa.

Hillcrest football cancelled its Week 10 game with Daphne, giving the undefeated Patriots an extra week of practice before their region match with Bessemer City on Friday (Oct.

23) as they prepare for playoffs starting Nov. 6.

Nick Saban, now retired, said at Birmingham's Monday Morning Quarterback Club that injuries hurt Alabama in Tennessee’s 26-10 win.

He noted Tennessee’s strong defense and run game (with DeSean Bishop getting 159 yards and two touchdowns) helped shape the result.

Alabama held practice on Tuesday morning as it prepped for its homecoming game with Texas A&M.

The game will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, at Saban Field (Bryant-Denny Stadium) with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT, and practice footage will be shared later today.