First, a look at today's weather: Hot with some clouds. High: 93 | Low: 73 🥵
🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to Alabama track and field standout Samuel Ogazi, who was named a finalist for The Bowerman by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. (More)
Regional Partners Launch Workforce Transition Plan For BFGoodrich Employees: A coalition of organizations has launched a coordinated effort to help employees and families prepare for the closure of the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa while also planning for the site's long-term future. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Tuscaloosa Mother Jailed After Baby Found Dead With Signs Of Abuse, Malnourishment: A Tuscaloosa woman has been charged with felony child abuse after authorities say her 9-month-old son was found dead Tuesday afternoon with numerous signs of physical abuse and severe malnourishment. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Free Events Planned At Tuscaloosa's Lakes In July: Tuscaloosa Water is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate National Lakes Appreciation Month throughout July with a series of free events and activities highlighting Tuscaloosa's lakes. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Commercial Vehicle Fire Closes Northbound I-59 In Tuscaloosa County: The roadway remained closed well into the overnight hours after a commercial vehicle fire stalled traffic on the interstate Wednesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Tide Baseball's Myles Upchurch Earns Third Freshman All-America Honor: Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch has added another national honor to his standout freshman season, earning First Team Freshman All-America recognition from D1Baseball.com. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
📅 Today In T-Town 📅
Reading of the Declaration of Independence @ Tuscaloosa County Courthouse (8:30 a.m.)