🌱 Election Results + Tutwiler Demolition + Warrior Met Lawsuit

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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

• Primary runoff elections.
• Illegal dumping by Warrior Met Coal?
• Tutwiler Hall demolition.

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First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 100 | Low: 74. 🥵

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Hillcrest High senior Bailey Fincher, who was announced as one of 213 students from 13 states to receive a $1,000 Burger King Foundation scholarship. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The University of Alabama on Tuesday officially set the date for the demolition of the historic Tutwiler Hall, as the university makes way for a new residency hall nearby. Click here to learn more about how to watch the demolition. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Black Warrior Riverkeeper on Tuesday filed a notice of intent to sue Warrior Met Coal and and MRC-FG, LLC in federal court for violating the federal Clean Water Act. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The Tuscaloosa Police Department has identified a 29-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Jack Warner Parkway early Saturday morning. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Shelby County man was killed and a Tuscaloosa man injured in a Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 59, just north of Eutaw. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. State legislator and former Alabama football wide receiver Wes Allen has secured the Republican nomination for Alabama Secretary of State, with multiple outlets calling his victory over State Auditor Jim Zeigler. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Bug Camp @ Alabama Museum of Natural History (More)
• McWane Center Summer Reading Program (More)

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👀 Check it out 👀

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International on Tuesday celebrated the four millionth vehicle built at the Vance production facility in Tuscaloosa County. The accomplishment also coincides with the plant's celebration of 25 years of production.

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. American Eagle, Aerie To Open In Midtown Village (Kyle Hamrick, WVUA 23)
2. Alabama's Bryce Young among college QBs attending Manning Passing Academy: 'It's a really good group' (Mark Heim, AL.com)
3. New Orleans Pelicans to host preseason game against Atlanta Hawks in Birmingham (WBRC Fox 6 News)
4. Report: Alabama ranks near bottom on levels of patriotism (John H. Glenn, Alabama Political Reporter)
5. Unemployment continues record dip, labor participation up slightly (AJ O'Leary, Birmingham Business Journal)

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📸 Around T-Town 📸

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama hosted its annual Celebrate Local event at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Tuesday, which highlighted the best of what the local business community has to offer.

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com