Arrest In Tuscaloosa Mass Shooting | PARA Executive Director To Retire

Good morning, neighbors! Let's get this Tuesday morning started with all of the biggest headlines from around town.

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

• Updates on block party shooting.
• PARA executive director retiring.
• Free flu shots at UA.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and hot. High: 99 | Low: 74 🥵

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. FBI Offers $10K Reward As First Arrest Made In West Tuscaloosa Block Party Shooting: One person has been arrested and investigators are searching for multiple others following Saturday night's mass shooting in west Tuscaloosa, which authorities now believe may have involved gang activity. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa County PARA Executive Director Brian Davis To Retire In 2027: Davis announced his decision in an email to PARA employees, saying his retirement will be effective Feb. 1, 2027. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. UA Offering Free Flu Shots To Students, Faculty And Staff: The University of Alabama's annual flu shot campaign is underway, with free vaccinations available to students, faculty and staff at locations across campus through mid-November. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. West Alabama High School Football Matchups: Friday, Sept. 18: Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the football games we'll be following this week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. UA Sets New Enrollment Record As Number Of Alabama Students Grows: The University of Alabama set another enrollment record this fall, topping 42,400 students while also posting an increase in the number of Alabama residents attending the state's flagship university. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
   

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- RP