Good morning, Montgomery.

College-bound students will save on fees next week — Monday, Oct.

5 through Friday, Oct. 9 — as institutions including UA, Auburn and Tuskegee offer free applications during Alabama College Application Campaign Week.

Former Sen. Doug Jones challenged Tommy Tuberville to a public debate (inviting Alabama voters to ask questions) after an online exchange with Sen. Katie Britt on Oct.

3, as candidates prepared for upcoming statewide elections.

Alabama prevailed in a road contest at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, winning 56 to 23 with quarterback Keelon Russell leading the offense and a defense that forced 4 turnovers+secured the win ahead of their next game against Georgia in Tuscaloosa.

College tennis players in the Blue Gray National Tennis Classic hosted a free youth clinic Saturday for Montgomery children 10 and under at the O’Connor Tennis Center, teaching tennis basics with local volunteers — a longtime River Region event.

The tournament concludes today at Lagoon Park.

Huntingdon rallied after Methodist scored an early touchdown on Saturday and secured a 31-6 win.

The Hawks forced four turnovers and built their lead with key plays from Jake White and Knox Roberts (defense shined throughout the game).

Alabama football will play Mississippi State on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT on ABC as the team looks to secure a strong start and safeguard quarterback Keelon Russell — key moves that could influence the rest of the season.