New Principal At Holt Elementary + Fayette County Man Gets Life Sentence

Good morning, neighbors! We're finally to the weekend so let's get you all caught up on the biggest headlines you might've missed.

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

• New principal at Holt Elementary.
• Skyland Boulevard resurfacing.
• Army Band concert in downtown Tuscaloosa.

First, a look at today's weather: Warmer with some cloud. High: 87 | Low: 66 ⛅️

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. TCSS Names Joe Biggs Jr. As Next Principal At Holt Elementary: The Tuscaloosa County School System (TCSS) has selected veteran educator and Bryant High School Assistant Principal Joe Biggs Jr. as the next principal of Holt Elementary School. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. ALDOT To Resume Skyland Boulevard Resurfacing Project Next Week: Motorists traveling along one of Tuscaloosa's busiest corridors should prepare for nighttime lane closures as the Alabama Department of Transportation resumes a major resurfacing project on Skyland Boulevard next week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Fayette County Man Who Fled During Trial Sentenced To Life In Prison: A Fayette County man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him on multiple felony charges stemming from a 2022 motorcycle pursuit and drug trafficking investigation. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Army Band To Perform Free Patriotic Concert In Tuscaloosa: Tuscaloosa residents will have the chance to celebrate the nation's upcoming semiquincentennial with a free patriotic concert in downtown later this month. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Fast-Casual Burrito Chain Coming To Tuscaloosa: Fast-casual burrito chain Barberitos is planning to enter the Tuscaloosa market as part of a new franchise development agreement that will bring five new locations to Alabama. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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