🌱 Interstate Shooting Arrest + Former UA Baseball Star Back On Staff

Rise and shine, T-Town! Let's get you all caught up before you start this Thursday morning.

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

• Former UA baseball star returns.
• Special election fundraising.
• UA summer commencement info.

---

But first, today's weather: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 94 Low: 74.

---

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to the folks at Tuscaloosa City Schools for hosting a Back to School Bash at New Heights Community Resource Center on Tuesday. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. An arrest has been announced after a man was shot Tuesday evening during a what is believed to have been a road rage incident while he was driving on Interstate 59 near the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant in Vance. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Former Major Leaguer and Crimson Tide baseball standout Mikey White has returned to his alma mater for a role in the baseball program's player development. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin announced Wednesday that two defendants with extensive criminal histories have been found guilty of trespassing at a gated residence in Lamar County last summer. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Summer commencement at the University of Alabama is set for Saturday, Aug. 5 at Coleman Coliseum. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Alabama football coach Nick Saban has reportedly closed the deal on a $17.5 million beachfront home on Jupiter Island in Florida. (Mark Heim, AL.com)

---

Calling Tuscaloosa business owners: reach local readers, attract a crowd, and make a splash with your events this summer! We have a limited number of sponsorships available to amplify your events and increase attendance among your target audience. Click here to learn more about our sponsorships..

---

🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Kentuck Art Night: August (More)
• Shackleford Lane @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• Karaoke @ Copper Top (More)
• Tarred & Feathered @ Southern Ale House (More)
• Evy Alley @ Druid City Brewing Company (More)

---

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Road work on Interstate 20/59 won't affect University of Alabama football traffic (Ken Roberts, Tuscaloosa News)
2. Bars closing early in Tuscaloosa? Tuscaloosa City Councilman floats idea (Josh Gauntt, WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Alabama congressional map: Federal court won't let state relitigate Voting Rights Act (Jemma Stephenson, Alabama Reflector)
4. Fayette County Republican Party Hosting House District 16 Candidates Forum (WVUA 23 News)
5. ALGOP chair submits rule change to ban AEA donations in school board races (Jacob Holmes, Alabama Political Reporter)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

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

Pat Lowery, 69, of Bankston (Nelson Funeral Home)

Arthur J. Nicholson, 77, of Northport (Northport Funeral Service)

Joseph Edward "Joe" Poist, 83, of Tuscaloosa (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Eric Thompson, 37, of Reform (Skelton Funeral Home)

Jennifer Annette Turner Parker, 72, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Sabrina Spencer, 40, of Dekalb, Georgia (Wills' Funeral Service)

Tammie Rodgers, 54, of Elrod (Wills' Funeral Service)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Patch newsletter? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com