Man Found Dead In Tuscaloosa | Reward In 1996 Cold Case | Free Haircut Giveaway

Good morning, neighbors! We're one day closer to the weekend, so get all caught up with us on this Thursday morning.

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

• UA System expands nursing programs.
• Homicide investigation in Tuscaloosa.
• Investigators renew efforts in 1996 cold case.

First, a look at today's weather: Hot with some cloud. High: 93 | Low: 73 🌞

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Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to exchange students from Tuscaloosa's Sister City in Narashino, Japan, who recently visited the city to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Tuscaloosa Sister Cities International partnership.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Tuscaloosa: Tuscaloosa police are investigating a homicide in the 5500 block of 20th Avenue East. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. UA System Expanding Nursing Programs As Nurse Shortage Looms: The University of Alabama System announced Wednesday it is expanding nursing education across its three campuses in an effort to strengthen the state's healthcare workforce. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Governor's Reward Reissued, Increased For Leads In 1996 Cottondale Cold Case: Investigators are renewing efforts to solve the nearly 30-year-old killing of a Cottondale woman. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa Barbershop Hosting Back-To-School Haircut Giveaway: An upcoming back-to-school event will provide free haircuts to 10 children ahead of the start of the new school year. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. DCH Expands West Alabama Palliative Care Program: DCH Health System on Wednesday announced it will expand its West Alabama Palliative Care program on Aug. 10. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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

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- RP