🌱 Arson Arrest + Clutch Bama Softball Win + TCHS To Yankees

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off on an informed note.

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

• Daycare arson arrest.
• TCHS to the Yankees.
• UA President's Mansion Easter Egg hunt.

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First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 68 | Low: 41.

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Saturday morning goes to Tuscaloosa County High graduate and Stillman College alumnus Grayson Crawford, who will soon debut as next pitching coach for the Tampa Tarpons — the Single-A minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees and the first affiliated team managed by a woman. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. A Tuscaloosa man has been charged with arson following a fire last October at the Fun*tastic Tots Academy on Highway 69 South. (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
2. After stumbling in state to UAB, Alabama baseball (13-9, 1-2) will head to Starkville, Mississippi, to face defending national champions Mississippi State this weekend. (Austin Hannon, Crimson White)
3. A judge has ruled in favor of the University of Alabama in a free speech lawsuit filed by traveling minister who now must use the university's permit process. (Ruth Serven Smith, AL.com)
4. Here's a look at the community meeting held Thursday at Central High School as Tuscaloosa City Schools aimed to field questions and address concerns regarding schools in the western part of the city. (Jocelyn Claborn, WVUA 23)
5. The Alabama Panhellenic Association Easter Egg Hunt is set for April 3, with over 10,000 eggs hidden at the University of Alabama President's Mansion. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Half Marathon + Publix 5K (More)
• Treasure Quest Comics, Toys & Collectibles Grand Opening @ (More)
• Wanda Band @ Druid City Brewing Company (More)
• Swap Meet @ T-Town Harley-Davidson (More)
• Pure Barre On The Green (More)

👀 Check it out 👀

Alabama softball sophomore KJ Haney hit a pinch-hit grand slam to lead the Tide to a 7-5 win over South Carolina Friday night in Columbia. (More)

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1️⃣0️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. ADOL: Unemployment dips to 3% (Mary Sell, Alabama Daily News)
2. Mercedes-Benz joins forces with United States Army on job front (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Billie D. ' Santa Claus' Jenkins appointed District 3 member on Carbon Hill City Council (Ed Howell, Daily Mountain Eagle)
4. Why Alabama is Adding DJ Dale to Its Leadership Council (Joey Blackwell, BamaCentral)
5. Trump action scrambles Alabama Senate primary (Kim Chandler, Associated Press)
6. State Examiner of Public Accounts appears to probe bonus approval at Port Authority (Bill Britt, Alabama Political Reporter)
7. Fed rate hike unlikely to slow down much in local economy (A.J. O'Leary, Birmingham Business Journal)
8. Henry To'o To'o Discusses Return To Alabama (Kirk McNair, BamaOnline)
9. Former Fairhope standout Tevin Brown entering NBA Draft (Tommy Hicks, Lagniappe)
10. Mo Brooks presses attacks on opponents after losing Trump endorsement (Bryan Lyman, Montgomery Advertiser)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— RP