Former Tide Star Arrested | More On LSU Lawsuit | Free AI Class At Shelton State

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up with us to start this Wednesday morning.

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

• More on SEC lawsuit against LSU.
• Former Crimson Tide gridiron star arrested.
• New hearing denied for man convicted of double murder.

First, a look at today's weather: Hot with some clouds. High: 93 | Low: 71 🥵

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Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to the 18 University of Alabama athletes across nine sports who have joined Nike's Blue Ribbon Elite NIL roster for the 2026-27 season. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. SEC Asks Alabama Judge To Clear Way For Vote That Could Expel LSU From Conference: The Southeastern Conference (SEC) on Tuesday escalated its legal fight with LSU and head football coach Lane Kiffin by asking a federal judge in Alabama to prevent Louisiana officials and others from interfering with a special meeting Thursday where SEC officials are expected to consider terminating LSU's conference membership. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Former Crimson Tide Football Standout Charged With Aggravated Assault In Texas: Former Alabama defensive lineman and national champion Raekwon Davis was arrested last week in Texas after authorities accused him of choking a man and threatening him with a handgun during a dispute involving a replacement key for his truck. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Appeals Court Rejects New Hearing For Man Convicted Of 2018 Carbon Hill Double Murder: The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected a request to reconsider the case of a man serving life without parole for his role in a 2018 double murder outside Carbon Hill. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. West Alabama High School Football Matchups: Sept. 11, 2026: Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the football games we'll be following this week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Shelton State To Host Free AI Training Course For Community: Shelton State Community College will offer a free community training session later this month aimed at helping West Alabama residents better understand artificial intelligence, along with how it can be used in everyday life and the workplace. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📸 Around T-Town 📸

The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking community organizations to participate in its 10th annual Tech or Treat event next month. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. 19-year-old charged with interfering with custody in kidnapping case (WBRC Fox 6 News)
2. Photo Gallery: Alabama holds first practice of Kentucky game week (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
3. ASWA poll: Check out the latest Alabama high school football rankings heading into Week 4 (Thomas Ashworth, AL.com)
4. How Alabama's Receivers Are Adjusting To Keelon Russell's Improvisational Skills (Theodore Fernandez, Bama Central)
5. The Bends to revisit their college roots at Two Dimes (Colette Bergeron, Crimson White)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

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

Karen Nelson, 73, of Moundville (Memory Chapel)

Karon Sumners Bagwell, 72, of Fayette (Nelson Funeral Home)

Nina Joyce “Cissy” Barnett Gibson, 75, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)

Welcome Saxon Boyd Jr., 87, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

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

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- RP