Former Tide Running Back Arrested + County Schools Seeking Bus Drivers

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Here's a look at the biggest headlines from around town to start your Wednesday.

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

• Inspection planned for Tuscaloosa bridge.
• Alabama Shakes plan "homecoming" events.
• Cyclist killed near Selma

First, a look at today's weather: Chance of rain later in the day. High: 85 | Low: 72 ⛈

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Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to the Alabama softball team as it gears up to face off against UCLA in the opening round of the Women's College World Series on Thursday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. TCSS Offering Bus Driver Classes In June To Fill Immediate Openings: The Tuscaloosa County School System is currently accepting applicants for its next school bus driver training class, with instruction set to begin next week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Alabama Shakes 'Homecoming' Events Planned Ahead Of Tuscaloosa Tour Stop: Alabama Shakes will return to Tuscaloosa next month for the band’s only Alabama stop on its 2026 U.S. Tour and a whole week of events is planned to celebrate the occasion. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa’s One Place To Host ‘Fathers In The Park’ Community Event: Families across Tuscaloosa are invited to take part in the 2026 “Fathers in the Park” community event scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at Snow Hinton Park. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Cyclist Struck And Killed Tuesday Morning Near Selma: A Selma man was killed early Tuesday morning after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle on Alabama 14 in Dallas County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Tuscaloosa Bridge Inspection To Cause Delays Next Week: The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Tuesday it will conduct a routine inspection of the Woolsey Finnell Bridge in Tuscaloosa on Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• Coffee With Caregivers @ The Landing (9 a.m.)
• Jugtones Quartet @ Nocturnal Tavern (6 p.m.)
• Absurdist Book Club @ Ernest & Hadley Booksellers (6 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Former Alabama running back Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges (Associated Press)
2. Federal Court Blocks Alabama Plan For New Congressional Districts That Could Help Republicans (Associated Press)
3. Prosecutors Seek Delay of Preliminary Hearing Tied to Deadly DCH Shooting (ABC 33/40)
4. West Alabama city strengthens animal ordinance in wake of dog attacks (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
5. Kalen DeBoer calls on Alabama fans to support Ryan Coleman-Williams: ‘The guy is grinding’ (Nick Kelly, AL.com)

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- RP