Bama Baseball Action + Former Alabama Governor Dies

Good Morning Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up on this Sunday morning,

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 a.m., with a high near 86°

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Alabama baseball (32-25) stayed alive with a 3-1 win over Rider on Saturday at Love Field in Ruston, Louisiana, in NCAA Tournament regional play, James Fletcher reports. The Tide will face Louisiana Tech at 2 p.m. today in an elimination game. (Tuscaloosa News)

2. Here are highlights from Thursday's Chamber in Session: State of The State, as members of the West Alabama community gathered to hear from local policymakers. (WVUA 23 News)

3. In Crimson Tide football news, Matt Zenitz reports that Alabama running back and Louisiana native Kyle Edwards has entered the transfer portal. (AL.com)

4. Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson, a segregationist who received criticism for failing to protect Freedom Riders from white mobs, died Friday at the age of 99. (ABC 33/40)

5. Jonathan Walden, of Birmingham, has been charged with conspiracy and obstruction, among other charges related to the U.S. Capitol breach and subsequent insurrection, Michael Seale reports (More on Patch)

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- Ryan

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