First, a look at today's weather: Hot with a chance for spotty showers. High: 92 | Low: 72 🌞
🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to all of the students, faculty and staff at Tuscaloosa City Schools as the school system begins its first day of the fall semester Monday.
Former Tuscaloosa County Softball Standout Karlie Beth Beasley Transfers To UTSA: Former Tuscaloosa County High School standout Karlie Beth Beasley is headed to the NCAA Division I ranks after a record-setting freshman season at Shelton State Community College. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Shelby County Man Killed In Sunday Morning Crash Near West Blocton: A Shelby County man was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash near West Blocton. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Trial Set For Former Tide Basketball Player's Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times: We will be in the courtroom today for the beginning of the defamation trial against the New York Times by former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears. Stay tuned for more. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Historic Tuscaloosa To Honor 5 Preservation Champions At Annual Banquet: Historic Tuscaloosa on Friday announced it will recognize five individuals and organizations for their contributions to preserving the city's history. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Bull On The Loose In Pickens County Corralled By Deputies: Authorities say a 1,500-pound bull that escaped near Pickens Academy on Friday prompted an unusual response from law enforcement, sending deputies and police officers on an impromptu rodeo before the animal was safely captured. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
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