Groundbreaking For Airport Project + Texas Couple Killed In Crash Near Fosters

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up with us to start this Thursday morning.

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

• Runway extension at airport.
• Two killed in commercial vehicle crash.
  
• Former Tide standout makes MLB debut.

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First, a look at today's weather: Cloud and some sun. High: 78 | Low: 53 ⛅️

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Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to University of West Alabama baseball coach Eric DuBose, who was recently named Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year after leading the program to one of its best regular seasons ever. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Texas Man, Woman Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash Near Fosters: A Texas man and woman were killed Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 59 in Tuscaloosa County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Former Tide Shortstop Jim Jarvis Makes MLB Debut For Atlanta Braves Wednesday: Jarvis might have gone hitless at the plate in his debut but flashed the leather with some solid play at shortstop. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa Leaders Break Ground On $22.2M Airport Runway Extension: Tuscaloosa city officials broke ground Wednesday on a nearly $22.2 million runway extension project at Tuscaloosa National Airport. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In West Tuscaloosa Tuesday Night: A 71-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a Tuscaloosa roadway. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Severe Weather Expected For West Alabama On Wednesday: Tuscaloosa County avoided any major impacts from severe weather on Wednesday, despite schools closing early and a Tornado Watch being issued for most of the day. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today.

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- RP