🌱 Alabama Soccer Tops Georgia + Tuscaloosa Shooting Update

TGIF, T-Town! It's finally Friday, so let's get you all caught up before you get out the door this morning.

In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...

• Update on weekend shooting.
• Moundville Native American Festival returns.
• Nick Saban press conference.

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But first, today's weather: Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 81 | Low: 53. 🌞

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to No. 5 Alabama soccer (11-1-1, 4-0-0 SEC) for its 2-1 victory over Georgia Thursday night at the Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says self-defense is believed to have played a role in a shooting at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex over the weekend that left one person dead. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Moundville Native American Festival is set to return next month for the first time since 2019, bringing nationally-acclaimed artists, craftsmen and educators to the area. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Here's a transcript of everything Alabama football coach Nick Saban had to say during his press conference on Wednesday as the No. 2 Crimson Tide prepares for its first SEC road test at No. 20 Arkansas. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Get ready for the Friday night lights with this roundup of all of the high school football action we'll be following around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area tonight. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Stillman College this week unveiled a new financial aid option for students majoring in fields relating to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Family Fun Day @ Snow Hinton Park (More)
• Hardwood Acoustic Experience @ VFW Post 6022 (More)
• Paxton Paey @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon @ Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (More)
• Matt Stell @ Druid City Music Hall (More)
• Anthony Orio @ Copper Top (More)
• Bobamania Grand Opening @ Midtown Village (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Paul Finebaum on AJ McCarron's Bryan Harsin take: 'He's now 0-2 in the last 2 encounters with Auburn' (Mark Heim, AL.com)
2. Hurricane Evacuees Retreat To Tuscaloosa, See Southern Hospitality Firsthand (Chelsea Barton, WVUA 23)
3. "Women. Life. Freedom.": Protestors stand to end violence and discrimination against women in Iran (Natalie Marburger, Crimson White)
4. Key matchups to watch for Alabama's trip to Arkansas (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)
5. Alabama Commitment Wilkin Formby Already Practicing Like He's a College Player (Mason Smith, BamaCentral)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

• Martha "Lucille" R. Thomas, 75, of Greensboro. (Magnolia Chapel)
• Hosie "Smokie" Washington, 92, of Tuscaloosa (Rainey Mortuary)
• Deborah Lee, 63, of Tuscaloosa (Rainey Mortuary)
• Brenda Kay (Thomas) Lawrence, 65. (Sunset Funeral Home)
• Jason Raymond Carr, 49, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Funeral Home)
• Willie D. Barr, 93, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)
• Danny Clark Grey, 74, of Berry (Memory Chapel)
• Larry Ry Cole, 63, of Cottondale (Memory Chapel)
• Betty Dennis (Van Hoose & Steele)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com