New Eatery Opens Today In Tuscaloosa | Look Back At UA Homecoming Queen

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! It's the start of a new week, so get all caught up with us on this Monday morning.

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

• New restaurant opening.
• Look back at UA homecoming.
• Fraternity suspended.

First, a look at today's weather: Mostly sunny, with a fall feel. High: 77 | Low: 51 🌞

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Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to Alabama softball for sweeping a Sunday afternoon doubleheader at Itawamba Community College, defeating Southern Miss, 4-3, and Itawamba, 4-2. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Gadsden Native, First-Generation College Student Named UA Homecoming Queen: The University of Alabama on Friday night announced that Kameron Baba, a first-generation college student and senior from Gadsden, has been selected as the university's 2026 homecoming queen. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Beef 'O' Brady's Announces Tuscaloosa Opening Date, Giveaways: Beef 'O' Brady's will open its new Tuscaloosa location today, with $50 gift cards for the first 50 customers through the door. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. AL Woman Indicted Over Alleged Threat To Shoot Trump At UA Football Game: A north Alabama woman has been indicted in federal court after allegedly threatening to shoot President Donald Trump if he attended the Alabama-Georgia football game in Tuscaloosa earlier this month. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Northport construction delays frustrate residents and business owners: Northport residents and business owners are speaking out regarding issues with ongoing construction on Main Avenue resulting in road closures and disruptions to local businesses. (Brooke Lynn Brown, WVUA 23 News)
5. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. suspended from campus: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has been suspended from May 2030 for issues related to hazing following a report by the university. (Emma Brandenburg, Crimson White)

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