'Live At The Plaza' Returns + Shelton State Honors Lists

Good Morning Tuscaloosa! Here's everything you need to know to get started on this Thursday before you get out the door.

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

• More awards for the Crimson Tide.
• Live music in downtown Tuscaloosa Friday.
• Honors lists for Shelton State Community College.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can likely expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m. on Thursday, along with a chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with a high near 87°

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Here's your reminder that "Live at the Plaza" returns this Friday, bringing music and vendors to Government Plaza in downtown Tuscaloosa for the summer concert series. (More on Patch)

2. A raffle fundraiser for 6-year-old Remington Waters — the son of a Northport firefighter — raised over $19,000 for the family after Remington was diagnosed with cancer. (More)

3. Tuscaloosa County District 4 Commissioner Reginald Murray provided hard numbers at Wednesday's County Commission meeting to underscore the need to address issues of diversity in leadership positions and salaries for county departments. (More on Patch)

4. In this in-depth story, Emily Enfinger takes a look at how extreme medical cases financially impact the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter. (Tuscaloosa News)

5. Tuscaloosa City Schools will once again offer free meals to those 18 years old and younger over the summer months at no charge. (More on Patch)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- Five Horizons Health Services has launched its June fundraiser to support efforts at Stillman College aimed at raising awareness of HIV as it relates to disparities in the African-American community. (More)

- Road work is set for the intersection of Paul W. Bryant Drive and 2nd Avenue on Thursday, June 3 from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and again on Friday, June 4 from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., which will not close lanes but will impact the traffic light. The traffic light will be operational between Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m.

- Here are the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Tuscaloosa area in the next few weeks. (More on Patch)

- Northport officials on Wednesday reported a motorist struck a hydrant near the entrance to Indian Lake on 4th Avenue, temporarily impacting water service for those in the area. (More)

- Shelton State Community College this week released the names of students who earned their way to appearances on the President's List and Dean's List. (More)

- My friend and Birmingham Patch colleague Michael Seale reports that Gov. Kay Ivey will seek another term in the state's highest office in 2022. (More on Patch)

From the cheap seats ...

- West Alabama third baseman Jake Nemith, a junior from Pace, Florida, has been named to the 2021 American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-South Region Second Team. (More)

- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its 2021 All-Americans Wednesday, with the Alabama Crimson Tide's Montana Fouts, Bailey Hemphill and Kaylee Tow named to this year's list. (More)

- University of Alabama rowing head coach Glenn Putyrae was named the 2021 Regional Coach of the Year by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association on Tuesday, while his staff was named the 2021 Regional Staff of the Year. (More)

Now you're in the loop and ready to get this Thursday off and running. But don't miss out during the rest of the week! Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content every day of the week.

I'll see you around!

- Ryan

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