Head Of Security At DCH Northport | Brookwood Murders | Pickens County Sex Abuse Arrest

Good morning, neighbors! We're halfway through this week, so get all caught up with us on this Wednesday morning.

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

• More on double murder in Brookwood.
• Child sex abuse arrest in Pickens County.
• New head of security for DCH Northport.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and hot. High: 92 | Low: 72 ⛅️

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to longtime University of Alabama executive Neely Portera, who has been named the new dean of advancement at Shelton State Community College. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Motive Remains Unclear In Brookwood Double Murder As More Details Revealed: Investigators say the man charged in Monday's double homicide in Brookwood knew both victims and the homeowner but have few answers as to why he is believed to have killed them and a dog. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. DCH Hires Veteran UA Police Officer To Lead Security At Northport Medical Center: DCH Health System on Tuesday announced it has hired veteran lawman Patrick Hinkle to oversee security at Northport Medical Center. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Pickens County Man Jailed For Child Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking And More: A Pickens County man has been arrested on multiple felony charges, including first-degree human trafficking, after a child reported years of alleged sexual abuse to authorities. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Appeals Court Rules Tuscaloosa Sex Offender Has Right To Live With His Child: A federal appeals court ruled Monday that a Tuscaloosa County sex offender has the constitutional right to live with his small child unless Alabama can argue otherwise regarding its state law. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Tuscaloosa Biz Leaders Named To New Roles With ASHS Foundation Board: Larry Howell, president of Hinton Lumber Products, and Matthew "Cade" Warner, president and CEO of The Westervelt Company, have been selected for new roles on the board tasked with helping guide the organization's mission to support the tuition-free public residential school in Demopolis. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• Dr. Seuss' The Lorax @ The Bama Theatre (10 a.m.)
• Summer Clay Camps @ Kentuck Art Center (10 a.m.)
• TUS 161 Lagniappe @ OLLI (Noon)
• Trailride Wednesday @ Dave's Crimson Bar (6 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Shopping for school supplies? Alabama's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 17-19 (WVUA 23 News)
2. West Alabama nonprofits prepare to support families after BFGoodrich plant closure (WVTM 13 News)
3. Alabama professor fired over Charlie Kirk comments rejects settlement banning her from UA System jobs (Joseph D. Bryant, AL.com)
4. Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling, Centreville Main Street unveil restored 1940s mural (ABC 33/40)
5. What Anderson Diaz's Reclassification Means for 2026-27 Alabama Basketball (Hunter De Siver, Bama Central)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

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

Carl Irvin Horne, 82, of Tuscaloosa (Heritage Chapel)

Doris Free, 82, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)

John "Johnny" Stillwell Jr., 77, of Northport (Memory Chapel)

Annie Hannah, 75, of Reform (Northport Funeral & Cremation)

Paul Truman Quimby, 80, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)

Debra Ann Hicks, 68, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Albert C. Ramsey, Jr., "Curtis", 82, of Northport (Sunset Funeral Home)

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

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- RP