🌱 Bama Hoops Falls At Oklahoma + Surprise For Central Elementary

Good Morning, Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up on everything you need to know before you get this Sunday started.

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

• Bama hoops fall at Oklahoma.
• Tide tennis remains unbeaten.
• Surprise for Central Elementary

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But first, today's weather: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 60 | Low: 53 ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Sunday morning goes to the Alabama men's tennis team, which captured a 7-0 win over Michigan State Saturday to remain undefeated at 5-0 on the season. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. No. 2 Alabama men's basketball fell by 24 points to a 9-loss Oklahoma Sooner team Saturday, which marks the program's largest margin of defeat since the 2018 SEC Tournament. (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)
2. Here's a look back at everything Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats had to say after the loss to Oklahoma. (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
3. On the 40th anniversary of Bear Bryant's death, here's a look at how the local and national media covered his passing and funeral. (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
4. Check out this story featuring students at Central Elementary School, who got a big surprise thanks to some University of Alabama football players. (Savannah Denton, WVUA 23)
5. Don't miss this commentary on and analysis on who Nick Saban should hire as the next set of coordinators for his staff. (Chase Goodbread, Tuscaloosa News)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Posh Wedding and Event Show @ Tuscaloosa River Market (More)
• 'Let It Be - A Beatles Tribute' @ Grace Presbyterian Church (More)
• South Carolina WBB @ Alabama (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. 11 and 12 year old brothers found safe in Tuscaloosa (WBRC Fox 6 News)
2. FEMA opens disaster recovery center in Hale County (Caleb Turrentine, ABC 33/40)
3. Legislature organizes for quadrennium (Steve Flowers, Alabama Political Reporter)
4. Four Decades Later, Bear Bryant Still Larger Than Life (Christopher Walsh, Bama Central)
5. Children's of Alabama names new CDO (Laurel Thrailkill, Birmingham Business Journal)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Marion "Jackie" Allen, 79, of Cottondale (Tuscaloosa Memorial)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com