PARA Funding Proposal + Another Wreck Damages Buddy's

Up and at 'em Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday.

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

• Quick look at District 1 town hall event.
• How to see the lunar eclipse.
• Update on PARA funding proposal.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect a mostly sunny and hot Tuesday, with a high near 94°

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Patch Pick

Tuscaloosa District 1 Councilor Matthew Wilson and District 1 Board of Education Member Karen Thompson-Jackson held a town hall event Monday night at the Tuscaloosa Center for Technology as both of the newly sworn in public officials work to listen and address the needs of their constituents.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox will give a presentation to the Northport City Council on Thursday for a new funding model for Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority. (More on Patch)

2. A two-vehicle crash and subsequent fire prompted state troopers to close both lanes of Alabama Highway 171 on Monday near the Fayette County line. (More on Patch)

3. Alabama softball (48-7, 18-6 SEC) will take on the Kentucky Wildcats (43-14, 13-11 SEC) Friday at noon in the NCAA Super Regional at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa. (More)

4. Western U.S. states are prime locations to see the total lunar eclipse Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25-26. Find out more here. (More on Patch)

5. By no fault of its own, Buddy's Rib & Steak was on the receiving end of another accident to the store's exterior on Monday. However, the popular Northport eatery plans to open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. (More)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- Businesses in the Tuscaloosa area are searching for new employees, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings listed within the past week. (More on Patch)

- In the search for an adorable new companion, consider checking out a local shelter like Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, where Koko the cat is waiting patiently. (More on Patch)

- The Phoenix House of Tuscaloosa will hold a yard sale in its gymnasium on June 5-6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 700 35th Avenue. For more information, email Melissa.arnold@phoenixhousetuscaloosa.com.

- Click here to read more about Amy Davis, who will be the first librarian at the new Northport Intermediate School. (More)

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- Ryan

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