🌱 Nate Oats Press Conference + Darius Miles Column

Good Morning, Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up this rainy Tuesday morning.

But first, today's weather: Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 69 | Low: 57 ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Charles Grantham of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, who was recently promoted to promoted sergeant.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. After a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa made national news on Sunday, a former Alabama basketball player is maintaining his innocence after being one of two suspects charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 23-year-old Birmingham woman. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Here's what Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats had to say on Monday regarding the fatal shooting and its impact on the team. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Lastly in this story for today, here's my column looking back on the last 48 hours in what is likely to be one of the biggest news stories of the decade and its impact on how our community interacts online. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Don't miss this look back at the MLK Day Unity March in Tuscaloosa, which brought out a large crowd to commemorate the occasion. (Tim Reid, CBS 42)
5. Think you have what it takes to suit up for the Crimson Tide? Here's how you can get your chance as a walk-on. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com