Fatal Crash Near Brookwood | New TCSS Principals | Best Bass Fishing Lakes In AL

Good morning, neighbors! We're back from the long holiday weekend, hoping you had a fun and safe Independence Day.

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

• Fatal crash near Brookwood.
• Best lakes in Alabama.
• New TCSS principals.

First, a look at today's weather: Not as hot with some clouds. High: 88 | Low: 72 ⛅️

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Man Killed In Independence Day Crash Near Brookwood: A Jacksonville man was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash west of Brookwood. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Two Dead After Friday Night House Fire In Holt: A man and a juvenile male are dead following a house fire Friday night in Holt. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa County School System Names Three New Principals: The Tuscaloosa County School System has announced three leadership appointments ahead of the new school year, naming new principals for Brookwood High School, Brookwood Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. DCH Diverts 56,000 Medical Device Units From Landfills, Earns Top Award: DCH Health System has been recognized as the only health system in Alabama to earn Stryker's Environmental Excellence Platinum Award. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Bassmaster Ranks 3 AL Lakes Among SE's Best Bass Fishing Destinations: Three Alabama lakes have been recognized among the Southeast's top bass fishing destinations in the 2026 edition of Bassmaster Magazine's annual Best Bass Lakes rankings. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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