🌱 Campaign Fundraising + Live At The Plaza + Joe Eatmon

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Tuscaloosa.

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

• New role for former Shelton State hoops coach.
• Northport man charged for child sex crimes.
• Campaign finance updates.

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First, today's weather: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 88 | Low: 67. ☀️

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Shelton State Community College's Dean of Community Relations Joe Eatmon, who was named as one of four assistant coaches for the United States team at the 31st Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Brookwood Police say a 14-year-old boy was injured in an ATV crash on Tuesday. The crash occurred at approximately 5:18 p.m. on Camp Cherry Austin Road. (Nicole Cook, CBS 42)
2. Don't miss this story about Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue and its one-of-a-kind EMS prevention program. (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Here's what Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy had to say following his induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. (Mason Woods, Tide 100.9)
4. A Northport man is behind bars after Tuscaloosa investigators obtained warrants against him for soliciting and engaging in sexual activity with minors. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Monday at 5 p.m. marked the filing deadlines for candidates in legislative races to file monthly campaign finance reports with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office. Here's a look at what they raised and spent in April. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Live Trivia @ World of Beer (More)
• Yoga @ Black Warrior Brewing Co. (More)
• Kentuck's Kids Studios (More)

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👀 Check it out! 👀

The third and fourth grade classes at Huntington Place Elementary gathered for the school's music night, which was held at Northport Baptist Church Tuesday evening. The musical event featured a range of songs that work to explain the "Wildcat Way."

5️⃣ Other stories I'm reading today

1. Biden tours Alabama plant to push for more Ukrainian aid (Stephen Quinn, ABC 33/40)
2. Watch jailer Vicky White and capital murder suspect Casey White leave Alabama jail in seemingly well-planned escape (Carol Robinson, AL.com)
3. Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade (Jacob Holmes, Alabama Political Reporter)
4. Brooks to Jan. 6 panel: 'send me a subpoena' (Associated Press)
5. Whole Foods Market closing two Alabama locations (Birmingham Business Journal)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— RP