NASA At UA Homecoming | Tide Tops Tigers In Exhibition Thriller

TGIF, T-Town! Get all caught up with us on this cool Friday morning.

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

• NASA coming to UA homecoming.
• Tide tops Auburn in rivalry exhibition.
  
• New transportation vendor for UA.

First, a look at today's weather: Clear with a fall feel. High: 80 | Low: 49 🌞

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Tide Edges Out Auburn In Preseason Thriller To Finish Exhibition Slate Unbeaten: The Alabama men's basketball team wrapped up its preseason schedule with a dramatic 87-85 victory over in-state rival Auburn on Thursday night in the inaugural matchup of The Feud at Legacy Arena in Birmingham. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. NASA Administrator To Pilot Fighter Jet In Flyover At Alabama Homecoming Game: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will take to the skies over Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, piloting one of three F-5 fighter jets during a flyover ahead of Alabama's football game against Texas A&M. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. UA Confirms New Transportation Partner Following First Transit Closure: The University of Alabama has selected Groome Transportation as its new campus transit provider after its longtime partner announced plans to close at the end of the year. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Sewell Announces $1M For New Aliceville Police, Fire Department Facility: U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced Thursday that she presented a $1 million check this week to the City of Aliceville for a highly anticipated public safety project. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. AL Health Officials Warn Of Rabies Exposure After Multiple Bat Bites: The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning residents about an increase in potential rabies exposures after several people were bitten by bats. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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- RP