One Critical After Tuscaloosa Shooting + Nursing Home Worker Arrested + Bediako Appeals Decision

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up with us on this chilly Tuesday morning.

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

• One critical after Tuscaloosa shooting.
• Tuscaloosa nursing home worker charged for theft.
• Charles Bediako appeals to Alabama Supreme Court

First, a look at today's weather: Cloudy and cold. High: 55 | Low: 24🌥

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats, who has been selected to serve as an assistant coach for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Tuscaloosa Nursing Home Financial Officer Charged For Stealing From Residents: Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Monday that a former employee of a Tuscaloosa nursing home has been arrested for the theft of funds from the facility’s residents. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Self-Defense Possible Motive In Sunday Night Shooting That Injured One: One person is in critical condition after a shooting Sunday night on 38th Street in Tuscaloosa where self-defense is being considered as a motive. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Bediako Appeals To Alabama Supreme Court In Eligibility Case: The University of Alabama on Monday issued a statement following news that former Crimson Tide basketball player Charles Bediako is appealing his NCAA eligibility case to the Alabama Supreme Court. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Northport's Annual Tree Seedling Giveaway Set For This Weekend: The City of Northport is gearing up to hosts its annual Tree Seedling Giveaway and Recycling Event on Saturday, Feb. 28. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Little Lambs Consignment Sale Set For First Week Of March: The semiannual Little Lambs Consignment Sale is set to return March 5–7 and will once again offer thousands of discounted children’s items. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In T-Town 🗓

• Dr. Warren Ertle and his Corpse Revivers Orchestra @ The Sanctuary on 25th (6 p.m.)
• Bingo @ Druid City Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia @ Mugshots Grill and Bar (7 p.m.)
• Comedy Night @ Copper Top (7 p.m.)

🚨 Good Cause Coming Up 🚨

The 18th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser supporting the Table of Grace food pantry is set for Wednesday, March 25, at Grace Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Ivey appoints new judge to West Alabama's Fourth Judicial Circuit Court (WVUA 23 News)
2. ALEA launches child exploitation investigation involving police officer, assistant coach in Pickens County (WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Alabama basketball jumps up in latest AP top 25, coaches poll (Nick Kelly, AL.com)
4. SGA presidential candidates debate challenges of the presidency, diversity and low voter turnout (Etta Mann, Crimson White)
5. Stop Overreacting To Early-Season Baseball Performances (Theodore Fernandez, Bama Central)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Ronny Boyce Johnston, 73, of Tuscaloosa (Heritage Chapel)

Leesal Kizziah, 86, of Peterson (Memory Chapel)

Ronald Pendley, 85, of Fayette (Nelson Funeral Home)

Kenneth Ray Lancaster, 61, of Tuscaloosa (Northport Funeral Service)

Samuel Ben Hammett, 73, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)

Kristi Nance, 50, of Berry (Sunset Funeral Home)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! And if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

- RP

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