Central High Student Makes History + 3 Things To Do This Week

Rise and shine T-Town! Grab the coffee and let's get you all caught up to kick off this week!

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

• Crimson Tide softball and baseball updates.
• A Central High student makes history.
• 3 things to do this week in Tuscaloosa.

First, today's weather:

More rain for Tuscaloosa, as showers and possibly a thunderstorm can be expected on Monday, with a high near 86°

Patch Pick

A huge Patch Congratulations to Maya Caves, who graduated last week with her high school diploma from Central High School and an Associate in Arts degree from Shelton State Community College. All of Tuscaloosa is proud of you, Maya!

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3 things to do this week

1. Tuesday: Kids' Summer Clay Camp 2021 at Kentuck Art Center (More)

2. Tuesday: Trivia at Mellow Mushroom (More)

3. Thursday: Free summer concert series at Druid City Music Hall, featuring Flying Buffaloes (More)

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Alabama softball (52-8) fell to Florida State 2-0 Sunday to force an if-necessary game Monday night for a spot in the national championship series. The Crimson Tide will take on the Seminoles again Monday night at 6 p.m. (More)

2. With June 9 approaching and bringing with it the anniversary of Bloody Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, Mark Hughes Cobb takes a thoughtful look at why the tragic moment in the city's history remains in relative obscurity. (Tuscaloosa News)

3. In the spirit of remembering the events of Bloody Tuesday, here's my story from February when I caught up with longtime Tuscaloosa City Councilman and local civil rights icon Harrison Taylor, who recalled the events of that day. (More on Patch)

4. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help locating Ryan Michael Darty, 35, who was reportedly experiencing mental health issues and has not been seen since May. (More)

5. The Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team (35-26) saw its 2021 season come to an end in a 10-8 loss to Louisiana Tech on Sunday in the Ruston Regional. (More)

Check it out!

Overflow Express Wash held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new location in Northport at McFarland Boulevard and Hunter Creek Road.

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Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- Here's your reminder that the Tuscaloosa Pop-Up Farmers Market will be at the McDonald Hughes Community Center today. (More)

- The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will host its Business After Hours networking event Tuesday at Homewood Suites, beginning at 5 p.m. (More)

- The Paul W. Bryant Museum recently become a member of University of Alabama Museums, joining a group of several institutions overseen by UA's College of Arts and Sciences. (More on Patch)

- On the hunt for a new house nearby, but getting tired of seeing the same old listings again and again? We've got you covered with our list of the 5 Latest Homes To Hit The Market.

- Shelton State Community College Business Services Officer Candice Bond recently completed the Alabama Community College System's Financial Leadership Academy. (More)

- Early bird discounts are available for those who register for rec soccer through Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) through June 24. (More)

Now you're in the loop and ready to get this week started. But don't miss out during the rest of the week! Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content every day of the week.

I'll see you around!

- Ryan

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