Fatal Crash On UA Campus + Two Local Educators Earn Big Honors

Good morning, neighbors! Get this Tuesday morning started with the day's biggest headlines.

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

• Fatal crash on UA campus.
• Local educators among state's best.
• UA president responds to college sports executive order.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and warmer. High: 79 | Low 49 🌞

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to the Alabama women's wheelchair basketball team for bringing home another national title with a 55-37 win over UT Arlington. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. One Dead After Monday Crash On University Of Alabama Campus: One person died Monday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on the University of Alabama campus near the UA Student Center. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa Librarian Katy Busby Named Alabama Elementary Teacher Of The Year Finalist: A Tuscaloosa City Schools librarian has been named among the top elementary educators in Alabama and was surprised with the honor on Monday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. UA President Shows Support For President Trump's Executive Order On College Sports: University of Alabama President Peter Mohler on Monday voiced support for a recent executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at addressing current issues in college athletics. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Nonprofit To Cut Ribbon On Renovated Jaycee Park Clubhouse: The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama is gearing up to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the first phase of renovations at its historic Jaycee Park Clubhouse. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Echols Middle School's John David Booth Named Finalist For Alabama Teacher Of The Year: An Echols Middle School history teacher has been recognized among the top teachers in the state, with John David Booth being named one of 16 finalists for the 2026–2027 Alabama Teacher of the Year. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• Pour Decisions: Tipsy Elephant Edition candle making experience (4 p.m.)
• Spring Moonlight Mahjong League @ The Venue (6 p.m.)
• Prentice Chorale Presents Hits of the '60s (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night @ Mugshots Grill & Bar (7 p.m.)

👀 Around T-Town 👀

Tuscaloosa Academy announced Monday it will mark a major milestone next month in its ongoing capital campaign with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new athletic facility named in honor of the Mayers family following their gift of $1 million. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Nominations open for 2026 Pillars of West Alabama (Cameron Cortez, WVUA 23 News)
2. Former Alabama sports anchor Mike Raita arrested following investigation into International Motorsports Hall of Fame (Drew Taylor, CBS 42 News)
3. Alabama basketball star plans to enter transfer portal, per report (Nick Kelly, AL.com)
4. Why Ty Simpson will be Selected in the Top 16 of NFL Draft (Theodore Fernandez, Bama Central)
5. Student football ticket packages price increases (Payton Boyer, Crimson White)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

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

Arnold Hill Clark, Jr., 79, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)

C. R. (Steve) Mauter, 96, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Sharon Annette Woods, 68, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Funeral Home)

James Michael "Mike" Lollar, 58, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

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

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- RP