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🌱 Bama Baseball Latest + New Law School Dean + Jazz At Central High
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Tuscaloosa.
TGIF, T-Town! Let's breeze through this Friday morning and get you all caught up before you start your day.
In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...
- Latest on Bama baseball controversy.
- New UA Law School dean.
- Jazz returns to Central High
But first, today's weather: Nice with periods of sun. High: 74| Low: 62 🌞
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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to the Northside High School softball team and head coach Tommy Honeycutt for its 16-1 win Thursday over Sipsey Valley to claim the Class 4A, Area 7 Championship.
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- Alabama baseball fired head coach Brad Bohannon on Thursday amid accusations of gambling and an ongoing lawsuit filed by a former player. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- ICYMI: Here's my personal thoughts on just the latest regrettable chapter for University of Alabama athletics. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority has been making the rounds with local elected officials this week in an effort to secure funding for the second annual Tuscaloosa Toyota Classic at Ol' Colony Golf Course. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The Alabama Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that it plans to perform roadway maintenance on a portion of Interstate 20/59 near Exit 100 beginning this weekend. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Tuscaloosa City Schools announced on Thursday that Central High School has a Jazz Ensemble for the first time in nearly two decades. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓
- Spring Commencement @ Shelton State Community College (More)
- The Whiskey River Band @ Copper Top (More)
- Boon Dock Saints @ Scooters (More)
- Carson Carlisle @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
- Josh & Britt @ Cancun Bar & Grill (More)
- Tarred & Feathered @ Grandstand (More)
🏃 On The Move 🏃
The University of Alabama School of Law on Thursday announced William S. Brewbaker III as its next dean, with his tenure set to begin July 10. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today
- Total house fire leaves Brookwood family without a home (Tim Reid, CBS 42)
- New York mother hosts $3,000 'bed party' for daughter headed to University of Alabama (William Thornton, AL.com)
- HBO Max documentary 'Bama Rush' to air May 23 (Maven Navarro, Crimson White)
- Win over Vanderbilt gives Alabama baseball fans a brief break from scandal (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)
- Man arrested on assault charges after Wednesday evening incident (WVUA 23 News)
🙏 Obituaries 🙏
Joyce Grant, 74, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)
Cleburn "Bud" Kizzire, 84 of Fayette (Nelson Funeral Home)
Paula Pittman, 57, of Northport (Northport Funeral Service)
Terry Edgar Cox, 79, of Northport (Sunset Chapel)
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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!
— RP
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