DCH Lawsuit | Commercial Property Spotlight | Pickens County Murders

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up with us to start this Tuesday morning.

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

• Latest on DCH lawsuit.
• Arrest in Pickens County double homicide.
• Commercial property spotlight

First, a look at today's weather: Rainy with a chance of storms. High: 80 | Low: 73 ⛈

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Alabama catcher John Lemm, who is taking his game to the next level after signing with the St. Louis Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2026 MLB Draft. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Judge Denies DCH's Request To Be Dismissed From Ada Doss Wrongful Death Lawsuit: A Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court judge has denied DCH Health Care Authority's request to dismiss it from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of slain nurse Ada Catherine Doss. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Suspect Charged With Capital Murder For Pickens County Double Homicide: A Pickens County man has been charged with capital murder and multiple other offenses after investigators say he killed two people before allegedly committing a burglary early Sunday morning. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Overturned Truck Closes Ramp From Jack Warner Parkway To McFarland Boulevard: The roadway is open after the ramp from eastbound/southbound Jack Warner Parkway onto McFarland Boulevard was closed Monday when a truck overturned. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. UA Police Chief Graduates From FBI National Academy: University of Alabama Police Department Chief Scott Thurmond was recently among more than 200 law enforcement professionals to graduate from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Where To Find Temporary Dumpsters During UA's Busy Moving Season: The City of Tuscaloosa on Monday announced it is adding 10 temporary roll-off dumpsters across the city to help University of Alabama students and their families during the upcoming moving season. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• City Of Tuscaloosa Tuesday Farmers Markets (3 p.m.)
• Business After Hours @ Stillman College (5 p.m.)
• Roll To Remember Bunco Fundraiser (5:15 p.m.)
• Tuesday Night Music Bingo @ Druid City Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)

📸 Right Space Commercial Property Spotlight

Our friends at Right Space Commercial have begun a comprehensive renovation of two office buildings at Bedford Place, a project aimed at modernizing the property while improving its appeal for existing and future office tenants.

They're also looking for help with a new name! (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Stillman College, Faulkner University team up for new nursing degree pathway (John Underwood, WVUA 23 News)
2. Michelin responds about future of closing tire plant buildings, land (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Alabama football beats Ohio State for blue-chip 2028 OL commitment (Matt Stahl, AL.com)
4. Alabama's back-to-school tax-free weekend begins July 17 (ABC 33/40)
5. Alabama Football 2026 Award Watch List Tracker: Dodd Trophy (Hunter De Siver, Bama Central)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

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

Jayne Stapleton White, 83, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Jimmie Nell Chapman, 92, of Tuscaloosa (Nelson Funeral Home)

Paul H. Fendley, 68, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)

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

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- RP