Holt Senior Remembered + Bama Kickoff Time For Opener

Good Morning Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday.

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

• Kickoff time announced for Bama football opener.
• Holt senior killed in wreck honored.
• A new eatery opening near UA campus.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect a partly sunny day, with a high around 84°

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Patch Pick: Holt High School honored the memory of the late Ha’Keem Tucker-Goodman, along with his family during a graduation ceremony on Tuesday. Tucker-Goodman was killed in a wreckjust days before Christmas 2020.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Here's your first look at the new downtown headquarters for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama in downtown Tuscaloosa. Check it out! (More on Patch)

2. A memorial visitation for Josh Lucas — the Northside High senior killed in a wreck on Sunday will be held tonight from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel, with the funeral set for Thursday. (More)

3. A constitutional amendment failed before the close of the Alabama Legislative Session that would have required municipalities in Tuscaloosa County to see a majority referendum vote in favor before any future tax hikes could be passed. (More)

4. Grocery Brewpub on University Boulevard will celebrate its grand opening Thursday. (More)

5. Microsoft recently provided the information on the percent of Tuscaloosa County residents who use the internet at broadband speeds for each ZIP Code. (More on Patch)

Check it out!

The Chamber's Business After Hours saw a big crowd at Hotel Indigo Tuesday evening for May's installment of the monthly networking event.

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- A constitutional amendment failed before the close of the Alabama Legislative Session that would have required municipalities in Tuscaloosa County to see a majority referendum vote in favor of any future tax hikes before they are passed. (More)

- "Jukin' at the Red Barn" is set for May 31 at Sokol Park, featuring Debbie Bond, Soapy and Andrew, and Michael Batitto. (More)

- The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is expected to request Tuscaloosa County allow the organization to use the County Courthouse Lawn for observance of Bloody Tuesday on June 8. (More)

- The Tuscaloosa County Commission today will hear a committee report regarding proposals for administrative services for a proposed Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

From the cheap seats ...

- Tuscaloosa County High School will host its 2021 spring football scrimmage today from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. (More)

- Tuscaloosa Academy announced several of its baseball players received AISA All-Star nods: Houston Evans, Sam Rowley, Wilson King, Jack Standeffer, and Jordan Evans. The 2021 AISA Junior/Senior All-Star Game will be held on Monday, June 7. (More)

- Shelton State women’s basketball announced the signing of forward Mya Barnes of G.W. Carver High School in Montgomery, where she helped the Lady Wolverines to a 2021 6A runner-up spot. (More)

-The University of Alabama's rowing team on Tuesday received word that it will soon compete at the NCAA Rowing Championship for the first time in program history. (More)

- ESPN announced Tuesday that Alabama football's 2021 season opener against Miami on Sept. 4 will kick off at 2:30 p.m. local time and be broadcast nationally on ABC. (More)

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- Ryan

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