🌱 Former Hillcrest Star Taken In Draft + Fatal Northport Crash

Hey, neighbors! Let's breeze through this Sunday morning.

First, today's weather: A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy. High: 82 | Low: 64. ⛈

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a Friday evening crash on Lary Lake Road that claimed the life of a Northport man. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. At the end of the 2022 NFL Draft, 21 players with Alabama connections were selected (Mark Inabinett, AL.com)
3. Tuscaloosa native and former Hillcrest High standout Brian Robinson Jr. was selected with the 98th pick in the third round by the Washington Commanders. (Aidan Dollins, Tide 100.9)
4. Alabama baseball fell again on Saturday with a 11-5 loss at South Carolina, dropping the Crimson Tide's record to 25-20 on the season and 9-12 in Southeastern Conference play. (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
5. Check out this online discussion about Herb Jones' success with the New Orleans Pelicans so far in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. (Joey Blackwell, BamaCentral)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— RP