Deadly Crash In Holt | Bryant Student Honored In D.C. | Sentencing In Murder Case

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

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

• Sentencing in 2020 murder case.
• Deadly crash kills two in Holt.
• Shelton State graduation speaker.

First, a look at today's weather: Chance of rain. 84 | Low: 67 🌧

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Paul W. Bryant High School student Eden Smith, who is headed to Washington, D.C. this week after earning national recognition as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for her district. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Tuscaloosa County Judge Sentences Man Convicted Of Murdering Indiana Teen: A judge on Monday sentenced a California man to 30 years in prison after a Tuscaloosa County jury found him guilty of murdering an Indiana University student near The Strip in 2020. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Early Morning Crash In Holt Kills 2, Injures Driver: Two Tuscaloosa residents were killed and one person was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning on Crescent Ridge Road. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa Native To Lead Stillman College's Inaugural Women's Flag Football Team: Stillman College on Monday announced it has selected alumnus Deon Washington to lead its inaugural women's flag football program. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. PHOTOS: Camp Horne Hosts Week Of Adventure, Learning For Local Scouts: A week of swimming, shooting sports, hiking and merit badge classes brought hundreds of Scouts from across West Alabama together at Camp Horne, where the Black Warrior Council held its annual summer camp program. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. TCS Superintendent Announced As Shelton State Commencement Speaker: Shelton State Community College has announced details for its 2026 summer commencement events and named Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria as the keynote speaker for graduation ceremonies. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• AC Hotel Job Fair (11 a.m.)
• City of Tuscaloosa Tuesday Farmers Markets (3 p.m.)
• "Saving Private Ryan" @ Historic Bama Theatre (7 p.m.)
• Bingo Night @ Jake's Juke Joint (7 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Alabama's unemployment rate increased slightly while wages rose (John Underwood, WVUA 23 News)
2. Senate panel advances Sean Costello for Alabama U.S. attorney (Alex Jobin, Alabama Political Reporter)
3. Final projections for Alabama guard Labaron Philon in 2026 NBA Draft (Blake Byler, BamaOnline)
4. 2026 Alabama Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 5: Mississippi State (Joe Gaither, Bama Central)
5. Are these 4 places harder to play in than Bryant-Denny Stadium? (Matt Stahl, AL.com)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

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

Virgene Muriel (Shore) Ficken, 88, of Tuscaloosa (Heritage Chapel)

Albert Lee Elliott, 64, of Northport (Nelson Funeral Home)

Barbara Byars, 70, of Fayette (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Rhonda Posey Pate, 78, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)

Jimmy Ray Sanders, 75, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Funeral Home)

Terry David Hudson, 76, of Cottondale (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

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

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- RP