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Happy Wednesday, Tuscaloosa! Here's everything going on today around town.

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

  • Bama receiver dropped from roster.
  • UA student wins prestigious scholarship.
  • Update on Shelton State president shakeup.

First, today's weather: Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm. High: 80 Low: 46.

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Randall Research Scholar and University of Alabama Honors College student Jules Bates, who has been selected as a Goldwater Scholar by The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

  1. Alabama football sophomore wide receiver Agiye Hall is reportedly no longer listed on the Crimson Tide's roster as spring practice is in its second week. (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
  2. Here's a look back at Lexi Kilfoyl's perfect game Sunday for the Alabama Crimson Tide softball team in the 9-0 win over Georgia. (Ashlee Woods, Crimson White)
  3. Check out this follow-up on administrative changes at Shelton State Community College, after President Brad Newman was replaced on the job after serving only 10 months. (Chelsea Barton, WVUA 23)
  4. State Troopers say a Greensboro man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 25, roughly three miles north of Faunsdale in Hale County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
  5. West AlabamaWorks! and Shelton State Community College are set host to WOW 2.0 on Wednesday and hope local schools and parents will encourage their graduating seniors to participate. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

  • Ryan Hurd @ Druid City Music Hall (More)
  • T-Town Weekly Cornhole Tournaments (More)
  • Night of Education, Prayer & Music to support Ukraine @ Christ Episcopal Church (More)
  • Yoga @ Black Warrior Brewing Co. (More)

🏆 Winner of the Day 🏆

Our Winner of the Day this morning is Alabama junior Lexi Kilfoyl, who was named SEC Softball Pitcher of the Week for her 2-0 weekend against nationally-ranked Georgia that included a perfect game Monday. (More)

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1️⃣0️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

  1. Pelham Softball Coach Charged With Sexual Abuse In Tuscaloosa County
    2. (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
  2. How Alabama Could Utilize its Depth at Running Back This Season (Tony Tsoukalas, BamaCentral)
  3. Legislating while Black in Alabama: CRT and the struggle for respect (Kyle Whitmire, AL.com)
  4. GoodJob claims victory in Alabama Inno Madness competition (Tyler Patchen, Birmingham Business Journal)
  5. Legislature begins final week with education budget, Literacy Act revisions, telemedicine (John H. Glenn, Alabama Political Reporter)
  6. Driver's license suspension bill awaits decision in final days of session (Heather Gann, Alabama Daily News)
  7. Lawmakers approve delay of reading promotion requirement (Associated Press)
  8. Top OLB in 2024 loves Alabama culture (Andrew Bone, BamaInsider)
  9. Donald Trump coming to Birmingham as part of American Freedom Tour (CBS 42)


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