🌱 Jason Jackson's Future + Tuscaloosa's New Hotel

Get on up, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Monday morning started.

First, today's weather: Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 84 | Low: 63 ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out this Monday morning goes to the University of Alabama baseball team, which saw its underdog season come to an end Sunday against Wake Forest in the NCAA Baseball Super Regional. The Tide finishes the season 43-20. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Alabama baseball interim head coach Jason Jackson told media he hopes to return as the full-time head coach for the program next season. (James Benedetto, Tide Illustrated)
2. Here's a look at how the Crimson Tide track and field team ended the season at the NCAA track and field championships in Austin, Texas. (Jack Pate, Crimson White)
3. Alabama men's basketball recently hosted a big transfer prospect for a visit, while still awaiting another's decision. (Nick Alvarez, AL.com)
4. Tuscaloosa newest hotel recently opened off the McFarland Boulevard Exit from Interstate 20/59. Here's what you need to know. (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
5. Political leaders in Alabama are reacting to the United States Supreme Court's rejection of its proposed congressional map. (Jacob Holmes, Alabama Political Reporter)

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— RP

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