🌱 Juneteenth Grand Marshal + Missing Soldiers + Alcohol At UA Venues

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town.

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

• Grand marshal announced for Juneteenth parade.
• More on missing Alabama soldiers in Ukraine.
• City, UA reach agreement on alcohol sales.

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to former WBC Heavyweight Champion and Tuscaloosa native Deontay Wilder, who been announced as the grand marshal for the Tuscaloosa NAACP 2022 Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 18. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Two United States military veterans from Alabama, including an Army vet from Tuscaloosa, have been reported missing after volunteering for military service in Ukraine, following the invasion by Russia forces in February. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The City of Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama have reached a new agreement that will see beer and wine sales move forward in places like Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Severe weather moved over Tuscaloosa County Wednesday evening, with lightning causing a delay to the Black Crowes concert. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The City of Tuscaloosa is once again set to host its Fourth of July Celebration on the River on Monday, July 4, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.(Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Tuscaloosa City Schools on Wednesday issued a call for those looking for new career opportunities or supplement their income by becoming bus drivers for the school system. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• H.E.R. @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater (More)
• Kaydee Mulvehill with Peyton Winstead @ Druid City Brewing Co. (More)
• Southerland @ Druid City Music Hall (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Tuscaloosa Tire Shop Exemplifies Worker Shortage (Jabaree Prewitt, WVUA 23)
2. Congressman Aderholt, Congresswoman Sewell, Senators Shelby and Tuberville helping families locate Alabama men in Ukraine (WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Four-Star Northridge Tackle Set to Commit Monday (J.R. Moore, Tide 100.9)
4. Alabama adds 2 non-conference games to future football schedules (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
5. Analysis | 5th Congressional District debate: Lots of attacks, little substance (Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— RP

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