Fatal Tuscaloosa County Crash + Big Gift For Capstone College Of Nursing

Good morning, neighbors! Here's a look at the biggest headlines from around town.

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

• One killed, three injured in weekend crash.
• Foundation gives $1.5 million to UA nursing school.
• Strawberry Fest today.

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First, a look at today's weather: Some sun and clouds, humid. High: 81 | Low: 51 🌤

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Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Northridge High girls basketball standout Jakeya Horton, who has signed to continue her basketball career at the University of Mobile. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. UA Capstone College Of Nursing Receives $1.5M Gift From The Bedford Falls Foundation: Officials announced Monday that a $1.5 million investment aimed at addressing Alabama’s nursing shortage will expand scholarship opportunities and student support programs at the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. One Killed, Three Injured In Tuscaloosa County Crash: A Tuscaloosa woman was killed and three others injured in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night in Tuscaloosa County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa Farmers Market To Host Inaugural Strawberry Today: The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market will host its inaugural Strawberry Fest next week, celebrating peak strawberry season with local growers and specialty vendors at the Tuscaloosa River Market. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Shelton State Community College offering one-day STEAM camps: Shelton State Community College is gearing up to offer one-day STEAM camps in June through its Workforce Development program. (Kendal Wright, WVUA 23 News)
5. ‘This isn’t the end of my life’: Tuscaloosa woman paralyzed by drunk driver learning to move forward: Julie Steed, a Tuscaloosa woman left paralyzed after a crash in Louisiana, is now receiving treatment in Birmingham and refusing to let her injuries define her. (Abby Hammond, WBRC Fox 6 News)

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