DCH's Timeline Of Deadly Shooting + More On Hot Car Death Of Brookwood Infant

TGIF, T-Town! Here's a look at the biggest headlines from around town before you start this holiday weekend.

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

• Updated timeline on deadly DCH shooting.
• New details in hot car death of Brookwood baby.
• Family of teacher in need of donations after accident.

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First, a look at today's weather: Rain with a chance of thunderstorms. High: 77 | Low: 69 ⛈

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to Tuscaloosa Police Department Communications Supervisor Jeri Bowers, who worked her last shift Thursday and will now enjoyed a well-deserved retirement. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. DCH Releases Detailed Timeline Of Events Leading Up To Fatal Shooting Of Ada Doss: DCH Health System officials on Thursday released an updated timeline and some new information following the fatal shooting of Ada Chapman Doss in the parking lot of DCH Regional Medical Center. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Investigators Give Additional Details In Hot Car Death Of Tuscaloosa County Infant: Additional details emerged Thursday in the investigation into the death of a 13-month-old child left inside a hot vehicle in Brookwood. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Donations Sought For North River Christian Teacher’s Family After Husband Injured In Accident: The North River Christian Academy community is rallying around one of its teachers and her family after her husband suffered severe injuries in a serious accident this week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa City Schools Third Graders Maintain 90% Reading Success Rate: Tuscaloosa City Schools third graders continued to show strong reading success in 2026, with 90% of students meeting the state benchmark for reading sufficiency. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Where Tuscaloosa Ranks Among Best Cities To Live In Alabama: REPORT: Tuscaloosa has been ranked the No. 12 best place to live in Alabama in the latest 2026-2027 rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• AL State Pageant (4 p.m.)
• Live at the Plaza (6 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Riverview Public Boat Ramp in Tuscaloosa closing 2 weeks for prep work ahead of new pier installation (WVUA 23 News)
2. Family of Karen Hollis Says They Encountered Suspect Before She Was Found Dead (Fae Fox, ABC 33/40)
3. What Florida Coach Kevin O'Sullivan, Players Said After Dominating Alabama in SEC Baseball Tournament (Joe Gaither, Bama Central)
4. Supreme Court dismisses Alabama’s bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability (Associated Press)
5. Players Era Path: Alabama basketball opens Las Vegas tournament vs. Big 12 team (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Betsy Diane Wright, 70, of Tuscaloosa (Heritage Chapel)

Katherine Ann Shelton, 79, Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Glen "Rocky" Sagely, 88, of Fayette (Nelson Funeral Home)

Ronald Bailey, 76, of Pell City (Northport Funeral Service)

Bryan Edward Thompson, 66, of Aliceville (Skelton Funeral Home)

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

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- RP