Arrest In Weekend Murder | New Phone Scam | UA Swimmer Wins SEC Startup Competition

Good morning, neighbors! Here's a look at the biggest headlines from around Tuscaloosa.

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

• Suspect charged in murder investigation.
• Visit Tuscaloosa CEO honored.
• Authorities warn of new phone scam.

First, a look at today's weather: Hot with chance of rain later in the day. High: 92 | Low: 75 🌞

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Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Visit Tuscaloosa President and CEO Kelsey Rush, who was recently named Alabama Tourism Executive of the Year. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Suspect Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead In Tuscaloosa Apartment: Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the suspected murder of a 67-year-old man who was found dead inside his Tuscaloosa apartment over the weekend. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. UA Swimmer Earns Top Prize At SEC Startup Competition: A University of Alabama swimmer and entrepreneur is taking home $10,000 after winning the Southeastern Conference's annual Startup Competition. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Warns Of Latest Phone Scam: The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller falsely claiming to be a senior law enforcement official and attempting to convince victims they have been summoned for grand jury duty. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa City Schools BOE accelerates state pay raise for employees: The Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education has approved a new salary schedule giving employees a pay raise earlier than expected. (WVUA 23 News)
5. Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith's Criminal Case Moves Toward Trial: The case is set to go to trial in Walker County Circuit Court in October. (ABC 33/40)

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

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- RP