Big Record For TCS | Fire Truck Damaged In Crash | Liberty Tree Dedication

Good morning, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday morning.

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

• TCSO K9 retires.
• TCS graduating class sets record.
• Liberty Tree dedication.

First, a look at today's weather: Warmer with a chance for storms. High: 86 | Low: 72 🌧

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Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to rising junior catcher Karlee Ford, who will join the Alabama softball team with two years of eligibility after spending the last two seasons at Iowa State. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Fire Truck Hit By Vehicle At Crash Scene In Tuscaloosa County: The Sipsey Valley Volunteer Fire Department says one of its fire engines was struck by a vehicle while firefighters were working a crash scene Friday on U.S. Highway 82. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. TCS Touts Record 99.3% Of Graduates Leaving With Post-Secondary Plans: Tuscaloosa City Schools says nearly every member of its Class of 2026 graduated with a confirmed plan for life after high school, setting a new district record. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa County To Mark America's 250th Birthday With Liberty Tree Dedication: Tuscaloosa County officials are gearing up to commemorate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary with a special semiquincentennial celebration and Liberty Tree dedication on Wednesday in Northport. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's K9 Charlie Retires After Six Years Of Service: The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois recently celebrated his retirement surrounded by fellow K9 officers, who marked the occasion with a special ice cream gathering. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Alabama primary runoff 2026 live updates: Moore beats Hudson; Wahl defeats Allen; Robertson wins AG race: Here's a look at the most competitive statewide races that were on the runoff ballot Tuesday. (AL.com)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today.

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- RP