🌱 Lawmakers On Abortion Exceptions + County Commission Updates

Good morning, T-Town! Here's your Thursday edition of the Tuscaloosa Daily!

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

• Deputies shot in Bibb County.
• In-depth look at lack of abortion exceptions for rape and incest.
• Tuscaloosa County Commission updates.

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First, today's weather: Cloudy, a couple of t-storms. High: 87 | Low: 73. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out this morning goes to Tuscaloosa County License Department Registration Manager Michelle Battles, who was honored by the Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday for her 25 years of service. She was presented a pin for her service and posed for a picture with Probate Judge Rob Robertson.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. A large-scale manhunt was prompted in Bibb County Wednesday afternoon when a 26-year-old man with a long criminal record allegedly shot two sheriff's deputies during a pursuit on Alabama Highway 25. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Here's an in-depth look at what local lawmakers in Tuscaloosa, as well as midterm candidates in area races, had to say when asked about Alabama's new abortion law that does not include exceptions for victims of rape or incest. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector Susan Jones said on Wednesday the county's annual tax lien sale was a resounding success in April, resulting in substantial savings for the county and liens being purchased for more than 100 tax delinquent properties. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Here's more after Moundville native and Hale County High School graduate Danny Coleman was announced as the latest addition to the baseball coaching staff at Tuscaloosa County High School. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Former Shelton State Community College head softball coach Buddy Boyle has been announced as the latest addition to Stephanie DeFeo's coaching staff at the University of West Alabama. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Free Summer Concert Series feat. Winston Ramble @ Druid City Music Hall (More)
• T&F @ Southern Ale House (More)
• Boon Dock Saints Acoustic @ Buffalo's Cafe (More)

📸 Around T-Town 📸

Luoheng Han has been named interim dean of the University of Alabama Honors College effective July 1. UA says he currently serves as the senior associate provost for Academic Affairs and will serve in both roles until a new Honors College dean is hired. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5️⃣ Other stories I'm reading today

1. Alabama AG argues Dobbs abortion ruling allows for transgender health care ban (Savannah Tryens-Fernandes, AL.com)
2. Students express opinions on Roe v. Wade reversal (Ainsley Platt, Crimson White)
3. Two killed in double shooting in Eutaw (WBRC Fox 6 News)
4. Tuscaloosa VA Medical Nurses Protest Staffing Shortage and Working Conditions (Brittany Marshall, Tuscaloosa Thread)
5. Alabama basketball team's 2022-23 conference matchups revealed (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)

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— RP

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