Hookah Bar Murder Trial Begins + Amphitheater Concert Announcement

Good morning, friends! Let's get this Wednesday morning started with the biggest stories from around town.

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

• Murder trial begins in hookah bar shooting.
• Jack Warner documentary.
• Concert announcement for amphitheater.

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools–Elementary Principal Preeti Nichani, who has been named a National Distinguished Principal.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Murder Trial Begins For Former Security Guard Accused Of Fatal Shooting At Tuscaloosa Hookah Bar: Here's our in-depth coverage from the first day of a murder trial involving a former security guard at a now-closed Tuscaloosa bar. I'll be back at the courthouse Wednesday with more updates, so stay tuned. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Bama Theatre To Host Free Screening Of Documentary Chronicling Life Of Jack Warner: A new documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Tuscaloosa businessman and philanthropist Jack Warner will be screened later this month at the historic Bama Theatre. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. 38 Special, Kansas To Co-Headline Concert At Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater: Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, March 13, through Ticketmaster and the amphitheater’s website. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa County man facing child sex abuse material possession charge after discovery of AI-altered image: A McCalla has been charged with possession of child sex abuse material after being reported to the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force that he had an artificial intelligence-altered photo of a minor. (WVUA 23 News)
5. Live Updates From Alabama's Final Game Before SEC Play Against Troy: The Crimson Tide baseball team closed out its run before SEC play with a 7-3 win over Troy Tuesday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. (Theodore Fernandez, Bama Central)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• AAPA 34th Annual Pavement Conference @ Embassy Suites (12 p.m.)
• Symphonic Band Music Performance Assessment @ School of Music (12:30 p.m.)
• Tailride Wednesday @ Dave's Crimson Bar (6 p.m.)
• Second Chance @ The Sanctuary on 25th (6 p.m.)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

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

John Monroe Cross, 44 of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)

Marjorie Feely, 81, of Northport (Memory Chapel)

Roy "Booger" Foster, 74, of Winfield (Nelson Funeral Home)

Pamela Jean Corley Robinson, 61, of Northport (Sunset Funeral Home)

Barbara Ann Ledbetter, 87, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Park)

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

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- RP