Fatal Crash On Highway 69 N + Arrest In Hargrove Road Shooting

Rise and shine, neighbors! Get all caught up with us to start this Thursday morning.

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

• Arrest in Tuscaloosa shooting.
• One killed, two injured in crash.
• Big acquisition for Alabama ONE.

First, a look at today's weather: Partly sunny with some clouds. High: 79 | Low 59 🌤

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to the winners of the 2026 West Alabama Juried Show. who were recently announced at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center during the First Friday Art Walk. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

👏 Thanks to our sponsors 👏

Our mission to bring quality, independent journalism to Tuscaloosa would not be possible without the support of our friends at DCH Health System, United Way of West Alabama, Strange Brew Coffeehouse, Right Space Commercial and BankFirst. Interested in becoming a local Tuscaloosa Patch sponsor? Please email me at ryan.phillips@patch.com.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Brookwood Woman Killed, Two Injured In Crash On Highway 69 North: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says A Brookwood woman was killed and two people injured, including a juvenile, Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway 69 North. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Man Charged With Attempted Murder After One Shot On Hargrove Road: A Tuscaloosa man is behind bars without bond after police say he shot another person early Wednesday morning on Hargrove Road. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Pickens County School Employees, Aliceville Police Officer Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin has announced five Aliceville public servants, including four school employees and an Aliceville Police officer, have been arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Alabama ONE Credit Union Acquires Peoples Independent Bank: Alabama ONE Credit Union announced Wednesday it has signed a purchase and assumption agreement to acquire substantially all assets and liabilities of Peoples Independent Bank, a northeast Alabama community bank headquartered in Boaz. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. UA Launches Search For Vice President For Community Impact: UA says the senior leadership role will be focused on strengthening partnerships and aligning the university’s work with needs across the state and beyond. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In T-Town 🗓

• "Cotton, Cloth, and Community: Alabama Quilting Traditions" @ Gorgas House (8 a.m.)
• Dave Lafferty @ Cutters (1 p.m.)
• Lowder Lecture: Neillie Butler (1 p.m.)
• Vulcan Eejits! @ Druid City Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Alabama lawmaker resigns leadership post to avoid conflict of interest in GOP chairman run (Mike Cason, AL.com)
2. Community leaders react to the passing of Jesse Jackson (Aliee Reed, WVUA 23 News)
3. Alabama lawmakers carry over bills revising Aniah’s Law and youthful offender status (Austin Pratt, ABC 33/40)
4. Bessemer to vote on expanded Project Marvel data center plan (Hannah Murphy, WVTM 13 News)
5. Alabama House committee OKs bill allowing colleges, universities to choose accreditors (Andrea Tinker, Alabama Reflector)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

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

Betty Kempster Ephraim, 99, of Tuscaloosa (Heritage Chapel Funeral Home)

Roshan Jayesh Patel, 31, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)

Marsha Booth, 59, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Audrey Alexander, 89, of Northport (Nelson Funeral Home)

Russell McReynolds, 83, of Fayette (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Barbara Ann Jones Clarke, 79, of Northport (Sunset Funeral Home)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! And if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

- RP

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