County Schools Offering Free Meals + Nick Saban On Capitol Hill

Good morning, friends! We're one day closer to the weekend, so let's get you all caught up and on with your day.

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

• Nick Saban testifies on Capitol Hill.
• TCSS summer meals program.
• Pillars of West Alabama announced.

First, a look at today's weather: Pleasant weather and sunny. High: 83 | Low: 59 ⛅️

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to Northridge High School graduate PJ Hughes, who recently signed to participate in track and field at The University of West Alabama. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. ALDOT Worker Injured In Hale County Crash: ALDOT said the employee was operating a tractor mower along Alabama Highway 69 north of Greensboro when the mower was struck by a tractor-trailer. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa County Schools Offering Free Summer Meals Throughout June: The Tuscaloosa County School System is providing free breakfast and lunch to all children and teens age 18 and younger throughout June, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the school system. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. CFWA Announces 2026 Class Of Pillars Of West Alabama: The Community Foundation of West Alabama on Wednesday announced the 2026 class of Pillars of West Alabama, recognizing eight individuals for their contributions to the region. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Limited Standing-Room Tickets Available For Tuscaloosa Super Regional: Alabama baseball fans still hoping to attend the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional this weekend have another opportunity to secure tickets. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Tuscaloosa Nonprofit Seeking Book Donations For Youth In Foster System: A local nonprofit is collecting new books for children and teenagers in foster care as part of its upcoming Back-to-School Bash. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• Fried chicken night @ Tuscaloosa Moose Lodge (5 p.m.)
• Blonde Honey & The Girls @ The Sanctuary on 25th (6 p.m.)
• Disney Trivia @ Chick-fil-A Northport (6 p.m.)

📸 Coach on Capitol Hill 📸

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling a system where players can increasingly earn millions of dollars while moving freely between schools. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Tuscaloosa County 18-year-old arrested, charged with production, dissemination of illicit material (WVUA 23 News)
2. New Court Filing Reveals Murder Suspect Claimed Karen Hollis Hung Herself (Gracie Johnson, ABC 33/40)
3. Nick Saban reveals Alabama football’s NIL spending numbers in Senate testimony (Matt Stahl, AL.com)
4. Federal judge allows Alabama nitrogen gas execution to go forward (Ralph Chapoco, Alabama Reflector)
5. Alabama Lands Second Commitment in 2028 Class (Wesley Powell, Bama Central)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Arthur Hartley, 80, of Akron (Magnolia Chapel)

Carolyn K. Dalsing, 68, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Ruth Duckworth, 97, of Fayette (Nelson Funeral Home)

Crystal Buster Corey, 84, of Northport (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Darlene Fisher McDaniel, 78, of Holt (Tuscaloosa Memorial Park)

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

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- RP