🌱 Saturday Night Shooting In Tuscaloosa + Missing Bibb County Infant

Good Morning, Neighbors! Rub the sleep out of your eyes and get all caught up with us this Sunday morning.

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

• Missing Bibb County infant.
• Alabama's first scrimmage.
• Saturday night shooting in Tuscaloosa.

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But first, today's weather: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 98| Low: 75 ⛈

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout for this Sunday morning goes to a mascot who needs no introduction — Big Al! The University of Alabama honored its longtime mascot on Saturday for World Elephant Day, with Big Al able to trace his origins back to 1930s. Read more about his history here. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Investigators with the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit responded Saturday night to a shooting that left one man in critical condition and injured another at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public help locating 10-month-old child who was last seen almost two weeks ago. (Isaac Goffin, CBS 42 News)
3. Check out this first look at the pedestrian bridge that will soon span Jack Warner Parkway in downtown Tuscaloosa. (Gary Cosby Jr., Tuscaloosa News)
4. Here's why Tuscaloosa County High running back and University of Miami football commit Kevin Riley is considered a 'do-it-all' runner as he gears up for his senior season. (Mike Perrin, AL.com)
5. During his press conference on Saturday, Alabama head coach Nick Saban declined to provide any updates on the potential starter at quarterback after the Crimson Tide's first scrimmage of fall camp. (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Defend the Orphans kickball tournament planning meeting @ Coaling Baptist Church (More)
• Hiring Event for 2023 Gameday Staff @ Bryant-Denny Stadium (More)
• QIGONG @ Painted Lotus Yoga and Wellness (More)
  

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Luther Michael Freeman, 76, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)

Pearlean Taylor Lowery, 97, of Northport (Memory Chapel)

Michael Steven Bedard, 52, of Duncanville (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Angel Hodges, infant, Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

Abraham Abrams, 81, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

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— RP

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