🌱 Julio Jones On The Move + Big Stillman College Donation

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Wednesday morning started with all of the most important headlines from around town.

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

• Julio Jones lands on new team.
• TPD crackdown.
• New arts & entertainment director for City of Tuscaloosa.

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First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 95 | Low: 76. ☀️

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to University of Alabama tennis star Anna Parkhomenko, who recorded four consecutive straight-set victories over the weekend to secure the 2022 ITA Summer Circuit at the Tuscaloosa Tennis Center. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Tuscaloosa Police Department on Tuesday announced the commencement of a proactive operations aimed to addressing a noticeable uptick in thefts of catalytic converters out of vehicles. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Tuesday announced the appointment of Kay Day as the city's next arts & entertainment director, effective immediately. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Stillman College on Tuesday announced it has been awarded $500,000 from the National Park Service to go toward transforming its historic Sheppard Library into a civil rights museum and digital learning center. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The Bama Theatre is undergoing a series of interior renovations, including new carpet, seats and more. (Asher Redd, WVUA 23)
5. Former University of Alabama star wide receiver Julio Jones is set to join the legendary Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, after it was announced on Tuesday that he had signed a 1-year deal with Buccaneers. (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)

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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Summer Nights feat. The Wheelers @ Midtown Village (More)
• VBS @ Central Church of Christ (More)
• Yoga @ Black Warrior Brewing Co. (More)

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📸 Around T-Town 📸

Several local law enforcement agencies, including these representatives of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, were in attendance for an E911 telecommunications job fair at Northport City Hall Tuesday afternoon.

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Nick Saban considered leaving Alabama for TV after Kick Six, John Talty's new book reveals (Creg Stephenson, AL.com)
2. New Laws Going Into Effect For The Upcoming School Year (Kyle Hamrick, WVUA 23 News)
3. Tuscaloosa parking tickets can be paid with school supply donations in August (Lauren Harksen, WBRC Fox 6 News)
4. Elite 2024 CB Jaylen Mbakwe Commits to Alabama (Tony Tsoukalas, Bama Central)
5. Federal judge denies final appeal for Joe Nathan James Jr., execution set for Thursday (Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— RP

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