Judge Almond Reflects On Career + Local Teen To Appear On 'American Idol'

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up with us on this Sunday morning.

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

• Feature on Judge Brad Almond.
• Police still look for leads in fatal hit-and-run.
• Local teen to appear on "American Idol"

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and warmer. High: 77 | Low: 47 🌞

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Tuscaloosa County Circuit Judge Brad Almond Reflects On Career, Legacy After Final Trial: Patch caught up with the retiring judge and those who know him best to tell the story of his illustrious career and legacy on the bench. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Judge Pronounces Life Sentence For Man Convicted Of Killing TPD Investigator: Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge Brad Almond on Friday pronounced a sentence of life without parole for the man convicted of capital murder in the 2019 shooting death of Tuscaloosa Police Investigator Dornell Cousette. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Exchange Club Of Tuscaloosa Honors Officers Of The Year: The Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa earlier this week honored several local police officers as part of its annual Law Enforcement Officers of the Year awards ceremony. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Investigators Still Seeking Leads, Witnesses In Fatal Northport Hit-And-Run: Investigators are asking for any potential witnesses to come forward following a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday evening on a busy stretch of highway in Northport. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Northridge High Senior To Appear On Season 24 Of 'American Idol': Northridge High School senior Kaden Trevathan will appear on the current season of ABC's “American Idol” after advancing to Hollywood Week during auditions last summer. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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- RP