Big News For Mercedes In Vance + Tide Basketball Commit Shines

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up on the day's biggest headlines from around Tuscaloosa.

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

• Alabama baseball wins nail-biter.
• Tide basketball commit shines in showcase.
• Mercedes celebrates big news.

First, a look at today's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 78 | Low: 62 🌤

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Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Crimson Tide outfielder Brady Neal, who provided the game-winning swing, launching a solo home run with two outs in the 9th, to help Alabama (23-7) snag a midweek win over Jacksonville State. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Pedestrian safety a growing concern in Tuscaloosa and beyond: Here's how local officials are working to better protect the public from vehicle accidents involving pedestrians. (John Morgan Underwood, WVUA 23 News)
2. Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama to exclusively build GLC model cars: Several high-profile dignitaries were on hand in Vance Tuesday to celebrate the plant's big news. (Avery Boyce, CBS 42 News)
3. Gov. Kay Ivey undergoes procedure after fluid found pressing on lung: Gov. Kay Ivey is recovering after doctors found fluid pushing against her lung. (ABC 33/40)
   
4. Alabama Commit Shines In McDonald's All American Game: Alabama basketball commit Jaxon Richardson made a splash at the prestigious showcase game by scoring 13 points in his 21 minutes played. (Joe Gaither, Bama Central)
5. U of A EPC releases report on transportation infrastructure in the Black Belt: The University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center on Tuesday released its latest issue brief that details the disparities in transportation infrastructure facing Alabama’s Black Belt. (Alex Jobin, Alabama Political Reporter)

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