Deliberations In Murder Trial Begin + Man Killed In Bibb County Crash

Good morning, neighbors! We hope you weathered the overnight storms and are ready to get this Thursday morning started.

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

• Deliberations begin in murder trial.
• Fatal Bibb County crash.
• Tide guard named All-American.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and cooler. High: 56 | Low: 40 🌞

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Jury Begins Deliberations In Tuscaloosa Hookah Bar Murder Trial: I'll be back at the courthouse Thursday morning awaiting a verdict but here's a look at my in-depth coverage from Wednesday's proceedings. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. West Blocton Man Killed, One Injured In Bibb County Crash: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says Brandon L. Seagle, 37, died after the 2013 Honda Accord he was driving collided head-on with a 2022 Jeep Cherokee driven by another West Blocton man. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. 2 Bibb County Jail employees charged with promoting prison contraband: In other Bibb County news, Two Bibb Countyu Jail employees are charged with promoting prison contraband. (A.J. Holliday, CBS 42 News)
4. Labaron Philon Named to Sporting News All-America Team: Alabama basketball standout guard Labaron Philon Jr. has been named to the Sporting News' All-America Third Team. (Hunter De Siver, Bama Central)
5. Upchurch named Perfect Game USA Co-Freshman of the Week: The big Tide freshman right earned some well-deserved honors after his performance this weekend. (Davis Cornell, Crimson White)

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