Terrion Arnold Latest | DCH CEO Elected To State Board | Free Meals For TCS Students

Good morning, neighbors! It's the start of a new day, so get all caught up with us on this Tuesday morning.

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

• Terrion Arnold updates.
• Road work in northern Tuscaloosa County.
• Free meals for TCS students.

Subscribe

First, a look at today's weather: Hot, with chance of pop-up storms. High: 96 | Low: 76 ⛈

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to DCH Health System President and CEO Katrina Keefer, who was recently elected to serve as the West Regional Council representative on the Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

👏 Thanks to our sponsors 👏

Our mission to bring quality, independent journalism to Tuscaloosa would not be possible without the support of our friends at DCH Health System, United Way of West Alabama, Strange Brew Coffeehouse, Right Space Commericial and BankFirst. Interested in becoming a local Tuscaloosa Patch sponsor? Please email me at ryan.phillips@patch.com.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Detroit Lions Release Former Alabama Standout Terrion Arnold Following Arrest: The Detroit Lions announced Monday they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, ending the former Alabama All-American's tenure with the organization just days after his arrest on multiple felony charges in Florida. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. $1M Bond Set For Former Tide Standout Terrion Arnold In Kidnapping And Assault Case: Prosecutors had wanted the cornerback held without bond on the eight felony charges he faces, including four counts each of kidnapping and assault. (Associated Press)
3. Tuscaloosa City Schools To Continue Free Meals For All Students In 2026-27: Tuscaloosa City Schools students will once again receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year through the federal Community Eligibility Provision. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. City Of Tuscaloosa Accepting School Supply Donations To Cover Parking Tickets: Tuscaloosa residents will soon have the chance to clear eligible parking tickets while helping students prepare for the upcoming school year. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Five UA Professors Earn Prestigious Fulbright Awards: Five University of Alabama faculty members have been selected for prestigious Fulbright awards that will allow them to teach, conduct research and collaborate with scholars in five countries around the world. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• March Of Dimes Walk @ Bowers Park (5:30 p.m.)
• Free 151st Army Band Concert @ Government Plaza (6 p.m.)
• Voodoo Saints @ The Sanctuary on 25th (6 p.m.)

📸 Around T-Town 📸

Here's a tip-of-the-hat to Tuscaloosa native Dicky Pride, who captured his second PGA Tour Champions win on Sunday. The Tuscaloosa Academy alumnus and former University of Alabama standout defeated Padraig Harrington in a playoff to win the 2026 DICK'S Open at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, New York. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Body of Jefferson County prosecutor found in Alabama lake (Avery Boyce, CBS 42 News)
2. Four Years Later, Bibb County Family Honors Fallen Deputy While Awaiting Trial (Fae Fox, ABC 33/40)
3. Wesley Britt to join coastal Alabama development company (Margaret Kates, AL.com)
4. Rep. Aderholt announces $1M ARC grant for the city of Dora (Alabama Political Reporter)
5. Osani Gayles and Jeremiah Beverly Join the Crimson Tide (Joe Gaither, Bama Central)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

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

Robert Edwin McCrory, Jr., 79 of Sawyerville (Magnolia Chapel)

Elizabeth "Liz" Moats Gray, 77, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)

Thomas Borden Allen Jr., 75, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Willie Gene Ferguson, 86, of Reform (Skelton Funeral Home)

Richard Ira Parker, 81, of Northport (Sunset Funeral Home)

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

Thanks for reading and we'll see you in your inbox next time! And if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch!

- RP