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Several of the league’s six new coaches — an SEC record — made a run at “winning” the annual media event. Now, more importantly, we’ll see if they can win on the football field. bit.ly/4fvKAzh

The University of Alabama is among a select group of institutions chosen to participate in Entente Cordiale Day, a prestigious international academic competition among leading universities in the United Kingdom and France. bit.ly/4wnI2up

The University of Alabama RISE Center recognized 19 children during its annual graduation ceremony July 23. Those graduates will be attending ten local elementary schools. bit.ly/4wptb2y

Governor Ivey has created the screen time commission to study how tech is being used in schools and to recommend best practices for students. Members said the goal is to examine how much time students spend on screens, and how that tech supports learning. bit.ly/4yAkd3W

Georgia was the preseason pick to win the Southeastern Conference championship, according to voters attending SEC Media Days in Tampa. bit.ly/4pDZEiT

Alabama Power is testing new drone capabilities in Moundville. The drone is stationed inside a docking box at a local substation and can be launched remotely by certified pilots to inspect substations and power lines after an outage. bit.ly/4pFNXbN

2026 has easily become the U.S.’s worst year for measles since 1991, as major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have sickened hundreds and smaller clusters of cases sparked in other states. 2026 has surpassed 2025 with five more months to go. bit.ly/45komeR

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to the city of Carbon Hill to replace old, brittle water mains that have experienced frequent leaks and caused water outages. bit.ly/4fS2tcX

Philly has a King. LeBron James is heading to Philadelphia for one last ride in the NBA. bit.ly/4fwmWm9

Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force, a bird's eye view of Bryant-Denny: WVUA 23 news director goes for a ride! bit.ly/3TT8cGM

Arch Manning may have a Manning last name, but he looks forward to a 2026 season after mediocre quarterbacking in 2025. Arch is the way-too-early favorite to be the first pick in next year's NFL draft. bit.ly/3TiUT2n

Have you seen any of Tuscaloosa's Most Wanted? bit.ly/4huRwPM

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire. bit.ly/4vKVw2c

ACES Regional Agent and snake expert Dylan Taylor hosted a workshop at the UA Arboretum aimed to battle misconceptions about snakes. bit.ly/3TiLEPJ

One notable backer of the “Lane Kiffin Rule" winding its way through Congress turns out to be Lane Kiffin himself. The new LSU head coach never shies away from controversy and yesterday's SEC Media Days was no exception. bit.ly/4vKTbnW

People around Tuscaloosa County and the country are mourning after Will Roberts lost his hard-fought battle with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. bit.ly/4vROAQX

According to the IRS, criminals frequently target parents, teachers and students with schemes involving fake online stores, fraudulent school fee requests, scholarship scams and online exploitation through gaming platforms and social media. bit.ly/4x2Azko

The new funding quadruples the foundation's original $1 million investment and will help provide additional scholarships, graduate assistance and equipment upgrades for students pursuing master's degree in book arts. bit.ly/4fqo3ny

The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an Alabama resident who is currently living and working outside the state. The person, who was unvaccinated, is not associated with any known public exposures in Alabama. bit.ly/4fk8Llq