🌱 Ralph Storm Recovery + Tuscaloosa's Growth In Census

Get on up, T-Town! Let's get this Sunday morning started.

First, today's weather: A few strong p.m. t-storms. High: 86 | Low: 71 ⛈

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Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Marlowe, who recently celebrated his retirement.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The recently published 2020 U.S. Census showed that Tuscaloosa gained nearly 10,000 residents over the course of just two years (Jasmine Hollie, Tuscaloosa News)
2. Here's how residents of Ralph are still recovering after a strong line of storms moved over west Alabama earlier this week. (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Reigning Miss University of Alabama Ibby Dickson is actively preparing to compete at the next level for Miss Alabama, which will be held in Samford University's Wright Center, June 28-July 1. (WVUA 23 News)
4. Alabama freshman forwards Brandon Miller and Noah Clowney will be among 20 basketball prospects to received green room invitations at 2023 NBA Draft.(Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
5. There have been many eyes on Alabama football quarterback commit Julian Sayin, who recently earned Alpha Dog honors at Elite 11 Finals. (Greg Biggens, BAMA247)

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