🌱 New TCSS Principal + DCH Debunks Stolen Baby Post + Power Bills

Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Yesterday was a busy one, so let's get you caught up on all that happened before you start your day.

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

• Beloved bar owner killed.
• New principal at Davis-Emerson Middle School
• DCH debunks stolen baby post

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First, today's weather: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 89 | Low: 70. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to University of Alabama distance runner Mercy Chelangat, who has been named the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Scholar Athlete of the Year. This marks the third time in her career she has earned the honor. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Tuscaloosa Police Department confirms that a local bar owner is dead following an overnight accident involving a train in Tuscaloosa just after 12:35 a.m. Wednesday morning. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Cresmont Elementary School Principal Lucretia Prince, a veteran of the Tuscaloosa County School System, has been named the new principal at Davis-Emerson Middle School.(Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. In other police news, TPD is investigating two wrecks on Skyland Boulevard Wednesday morning that resulted in five people injured, four of whom are children. Two of the children were reportedly transported to Birmingham for treatment. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. DCH Health System says a social media post alleging that an infant had been stolen from a "local hospital" in Northport is a fake. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Alabama Power this week informed customers that the rising cost of fuel has prompted the utility to raise rates for customers by roughly $6 a month, beginning in August. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Little Stingrays Storytime (More)
• Chris Stapleton @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater (More)
• Jay Burgess @ Druid City Brewing Co. (More)
• 3's Co. @ Jalapeños Northport (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Northport Police hosting course for young drivers this month (WVUA 23 News)
2. SEC's Best At Important Center Position (Kirk McNair, BamaOnline)
3. Henry Ruggs III's defense in fatal wreck suffers setback in court (Mark Inabinett, AL.com)
4. World Games Create Homecoming Opportunity for Two of Alabama Softball's Greatest (Katie Windham, Bama Central)
5. Alabama adjusts required score on teacher certification test (Associated Press)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— RP

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