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🌱 Murphy, Askins Inducted Into HOF + Murder Suspect Nabbed
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Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Sunday morning started with everything you need to know going on around town.
In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...
- Alabama sports legends.
- Mississippi murder suspect arrested near Tuscaloosa.
- Brookwood City Celebration.
First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 82 Low: 63. ☀️
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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out this Sunday morning goes to Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy, who was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday night as part of its Class of 2022. As part of the honor, he became the first inductee for the sport of softball. (More)
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- A Mississippi man wanted for murder is facing additional charges after a pursuit Saturday morning in Tuscaloosa resulted in his arrest. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- A single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Tannehill Parkway resulted in the death of a McCalla man, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has confirmed. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Northport Fire Rescue and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will host a free Basic Boating Course on Saturday, May 21 that is open to those ages 12 and up. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Former Akron Town Clerk Diann Taylor has been indicted on ethics and theft charges after surrendering to authorities on Wednesday, the Alabama Attorney General's Office announced this week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The City of Brookwood is set to host its City Celebration on Saturday, May 14, which will feature live music, fireworks and more. Admission will be free for the family-friendly event. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓
- Cinco De Mayo Family Fiesta @ Las Piñas (More)
- LSU baseball @ Alabama (More)
- Missouri softball @ Alabama (More)
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Another inductee to the Alabama Sports Hall of Hame on Saturday was former Alabama men's basketball standout Keith Askins, who was one of eight elections to the Class of 2022. (More)
5️⃣ Other stories I'm reading today
- Video shows Alabama jailer Vicky White at hotel hours before helping accused killer Casey White escape (Carol Robinson, AL.com)
- Northport Neighborhood In Battle Over Homeowner's Lawn Choice (Jabaree Prewitt, WVUA 23 News)
- Birmingham Stallions Remain Undefeated With 16-10 Victory Over Tampa Bay (WBRC Fox 6 News)
- New poll shows dramatic shift in Alabama U.S. Senate race (Bill Britt, Alabama Political Reporter)
- Alabama's new transgender law faces federal test (Associated Press)
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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!
— RP
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