Bama Commit Wins U.S. Amateur + Alabama Muffin Recall

Rise and shine T-Town! Let's get this Sunday morning started with everything you need to know going on in Tuscaloosa today.

First, today's weather: Partly foggy in the morning before becoming sunny and warm. High: 94 | Low: 76.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa:

1. A small, but powerful thunderstorm sat stationary over much of south Tuscaloosa Saturday evening, causing more flooding in the vicinity of the University of Alabama and south of the Black Warrior River. (More on Patch)
2. Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced $16.5 million in bonds issued for the construction of the Smart Communities and Innovation Building on The University of Alabama campus. (More on Patch)
3. A Greensboro woman died from her injuries following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Hale County. The crash occurred on state Highway 69, approximately six miles south of Moundville. (More on Patch)
4. Several kinds of muffins sold at Walmart and Sam's Club in Alabama have been recalled after it was discovered the items may have listeria contamination. (More on Patch)
5. According to Saturday's data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Tuscaloosa County has confirmed 338 new coronavirus cases over the last two weeks, as concerns persist of a new surge. DCH Health System did not publish inpatient numbers on Saturday after a steady rise in hospitalizations to end the week that showed no signs of slowing down. (More)

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Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Alabama commit Nick Dunlap wins U.S. Amateur (Keith Farner, Saturday Down South)
• Surging coronavirus cases in Tuscaloosa cause concern about large concert crowds (Tim Reid, CBS 42)
• UA to reward students who report vaccinations (Jack Maurer, Crimson White)
• Tuscaloosa City Schools program feeding students during July (Khara Gibson-Taylor, WVUA 23 News)
• 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans ‘has been made for this role’ (Mark Inabinett, AL.com)

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Have a great Sunday!

— Ryan Phillips

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