Kristy Curry Leaves Alabama + Lineup For Live At The Plaza

Good morning, neighbors! We're halfway through the week, so get all caught up with us to start this Wednesday morning!

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

• United Way campaign chair announced.
• Kristy Curry takes new job.
• Live at the Plaza musical lineup.

First, a look at today's weather: Partly sunny and mild. High: 77 | Low: 55 ⛅️

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Columbus, Mississippi native and University of West Alabama men's basketball standout Caleb Parr for being named CSC Academic All-District on Tuesday. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Tide Women's Basketball Coach Kristy Curry Leaving For South Florida: The Crimson Tide is now in the market for a new women's basketball coach after news broke Tuesday that longtime head coach Kristy Curry was leaving for the University of South Florida. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Former UA President Stuart Bell Named United Way Of West Alabama Campaign Chair: United Way of West Alabama has named former University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell as its 2026 campaign chair as the organization marks its 80th anniversary year. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Musical Lineup Announced For Live At The Plaza 2026: The City of Tuscaloosa’s annual free downtown concert series is set to return every Friday in May and June. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tide's Tyler Fay Earns National Honors After Tossing Historic No-Hitter: Alabama pitcher Tyler Fay has been named the Golden Spikes x D1Baseball Player of the Week following his no-hit performance over Florida last week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Bullpen Leads Crimson Tide to 6-2 Victory in Madison on Tuesday: In other Crimson Tide baseball news, Alabama made the most of its in-state trip to Madison in a 6-2 win over Austin Peay at Toyota Field. (RollTide.com)

🗓 Today In T-Town 🗓

• Empty Bowls: Fundraiser for Table of Grace (11 a.m.)
• After School Art @ Kentuck Art Center (3:30 p.m.)
• Defiant Jazz @ Druid City Brewing (6 p.m.)
• Trailride Wednesday @ Dave's Crimson Bar (6 p.m.)
• Bingo Night @ Innisfree (7 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. University of Alabama fraternity honors life of Jimmy Gracey (Isaac Goffin, CBS 42 News)
2. Multi-vehicle crash blocks southbound I-59 in Tuscaloosa County for almost 10 hours (ABC 33/40)
3. This Alabama defender has ‘really stepped forward’ this spring (Nick Kelly, AL.com)
4. Bama Dining reopens Burke Dining Hall with made-to-order concept and customizable menu (Ben Smith, Crimson White)
5. Kaleb Edwards Learning 'A Whole Ton' from Josh Cuevas Before Sophomore Campaign (Hunter De Siver, Bama Central)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today.

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- RP