Double Homicide In Brookwood | Tide Football Tickets | Vigil For UAPD Officer

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

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

• Double-homicide in Brookwood.
• Vigil for UAPD officer battling cancer.
• Alabama, Auburn oppose college sports bill.

First, a look at today's weather: Warmer with some clouds. High: 91 | Low: 72 ⛅️

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Jared White from Central High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter, who advanced as a 2026 FBLA National Leadership Conference Finalist.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Investigators On Scene Of Apparent Double Homicide In Brookwood: Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit investigators and the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office are assisting the Brookwood Police Department with the investigation after the two victims were discovered Monday in the 12900 block of Alabama Junction Road. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Alabama, Auburn Issue Joint Statement Opposing Bipartisan College Sports Bill: The University of Alabama and Auburn University issued a joint statement Monday opposing the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, while urging the U.S. Senate not to advance the legislation unless significant changes are made. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Candlelight Vigil Planned For UAPD Officer Battling Terminal Cancer: Family, friends and members of the law enforcement community will gather Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring University of Alabama Police Officer Justin Beal, whose family recently learned his cancer has rapidly progressed. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Alabama Football Single-Game Tickets Go On Sale Today: Alabama football fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for select Crimson Tide home football games beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Lake Nicol Paddle Fest Set For Next Week: Tuscaloosa Water is partnering with Tuscaloosa Paddleboards and Mountain High Outfitters to host the Lake Nicol Paddle Fest on Saturday, July 18. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• Tus 160 Songs of Americana: The Soundtrack of America at 250 @ OLLI (Noon)
• "Jaws" @ Historic Bama Theatre (7 p.m.)
• 17th Social-Justice Sing-Along: We The People Edition @ Druid City Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)

👀 Around T-Town 👀

Adults interested in learning one of the fastest-growing tabletop games will have the chance later this month when United Way of West Alabama's ReUnited program hosts a two-part Mahjong class series at the FOCUS50+ McAbee Activity Center. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Shark Attack On AL Teen Inspires The Start Of A National Alert System (Associated Press)
2. Greene County EMS suspends patient transport, according to operations manager (Scott Minshall, CBS 42 News)
3. Miss America from Alabama Abbie Stockard engaged to NBA’s Walker Kessler: ‘Sooo excited!’ (Mary Colurso, AL.com)
4. Gov. Ivey Announces Statewide Flag-Lowering for Fallen Alabama Firefighter (ABC 33/40)
5. Labaron Philon Jr. Lists Alabama Players to Watch Ahead of 2026-27 Season (Hunter De Siver, Bama Central)

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

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- RP