Women’s College World Series: Top-seeded Alabama rallied to beat UCLA 6-3 in its WCWS opener, with Brooke Wells driving the go-ahead swing after a big UCLA moment. WCWS Bracket Drama: Nebraska survived an extra-inning thriller, beating Arkansas 5-3 in 10 innings on Ava Kuszak’s late homer, setting up a Saturday winners-bracket matchup with Alabama. NCAA Baseball (Alabama focus): Auburn and Alabama are set for regional action, including Auburn’s NCAA regional schedule at Plainsman Park and UCF’s opener vs. NC State in Auburn. Local Arts & Theater: South Baldwin Community Theatre debuts an original Vietnam-era family play, “Livin’ and Comin’ Back,” running June 5-14 in Gulf Shores. Weekend Events (North Alabama): Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment and The Orion Amphitheater host the Cigar Box Music Festival (May 29-31) plus “Soar & Explore,” and AEW Collision lands in Huntsville Saturday. Music & Pop Culture: Kehlani announces an EU/UK arena run this winter, with tickets on sale June 3. Sports on TV: A full slate of NCAA regional baseball coverage and other major sports listings are set for May 30-31. Viral Alabama Baby-Name Story: A mum says an Alabama hospital refused to put her unconventional baby name on the birth certificate, sparking a national debate.