🌱 Alabama Tops Arkansas + Stillman Volleyball Coach + Tua Responds

Get on up, Tuscaloosa! Grab the coffee, prop up those feet and let's get you all caught up on your Sunday morning headlines!

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

• Alabama wins first SEC road test.
• New volleyball coach at Stillman
• Tua responds after injury.

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But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 | Low: 50. 🌞

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Sunday morning goes to Northside High graduate Emiley Madison, who has been named the interim head coach of the Stillman College volleyball program after serving as a volunteer assistant for the team's first eight matches. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Despite nearly blowing a 28-point lead in the second half and losing Bryce Young to a shoulder injury, No. 2 Alabama ultimately made easy work of the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville on Saturday. During the performance, Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 206 yards and two scores on just 18 carries. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Here's everything Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban had to say following the win, including comments on the Tide's performance and updates on Bryce Young's shoulder injury. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The Tuscaloosa Academy football program hosted its yard sale fundraiser on Saturday as the school is halfway through its first season of AHSAA competition. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Former University of Alabama star and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took to social media Friday night to update fans on the status of a head injury on Saturday that sent shockwaves through the football world. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Here's a look at the University of Alabama's most recent Safer Living Guide, which provides insight into crime statistics on campus and residence halls from 2019 through 2021. (WVUA 23 News)

🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Druid City Pride Festival @ Government Plaza (More)
• Tuscaloosa Toyota Classic @ Ol' Colony Golf Complex (More)
• "Charlie Chooses" by Lou Peacock @ Jaycee Fair Park StoryWalk (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Consultant who cleared Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday fired (Mark Inabinett, AL.com)
2. Bus drivers still needed for Tuscaloosa County Schools (Lauren Harksen, WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. PHOTOS: Round Two of the Epson Tour Tuscaloosa Toyota Classic (Will McLelland, Tuscaloosa News)
4. U.S. captives 'prayed for death' on brutal ride from Ukraine (Associated Press)
5. Photos: BobaMania Celebrates Grand Opening of Midtown Village Location (Brittany Marshall, Tuscaloosa Thread)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

• Justin Smith, 45, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Funeral Home)
• Hezekiah Croom Jr. of Tuscaloosa (Rollins Mortuary)
• James "J.P." Percy Boyd, 87, of Cottondale (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)
• George N. Chism, 76, of Northport (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)
• Kinsley Bramlett, 3, of Tuscaloosa (Wills Funeral Service)
• Laquavia Thomas, 33, of Tuscaloosa (Wills Funeral Service)
• Denytra Mitchell, 35, of Tuscaloosa (Wills Funeral Service)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— RP

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