🌱 Saban Center Updates + Student Jobs Portal + New Biz In Northport

Rise and shine, neighbors! Here's everything going on today in Tuscaloosa.

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

• Shelton State Bass Fishing.
• Saban Center updates.
• More shakeups at DCH.

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First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 94 | Low: 71. ☀️

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to Tuscaloosa County High School seniors Landon Sexton and Hayden Parks on becoming the newest members of the Shelton State Community College Bass Fishing team.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. DCH Health System Chief Operating Officer and Administrator Paul Betz has handed in his resignation after roughly four years in the position, Patch confirmed on Wednesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The City of Tuscaloosa is mourning the loss of the first Black department head in the city's history, following news of the death of Richard A. Curry, Jr. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. A new nail salon and spa is set to round out the new businesses at the recently opened North Square Plaza off of McFarland Boulevard in Northport. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. In an effort to connect local high school students with gainful employment and potential career paths, the Tuscaloosa County Commission and West AlabamaWorks have launched the I.G.N.I.T.E Student Employment Portal. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The University of Alabama has named Brian S. Butler as the next dean of the UA College of Communication and Information Sciences. His tenure is set to begin July 1. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• The Mamalogues @ The Arts Council (More)
• Holy Pinto @ Druid City Brewing Company (More)
• Aww Shucks Food Truck @ Shelton State Community College (More)
• Creating From the Collection @ Kentuck Art Center (More)

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👀 Check it out! 👀

The City of Tuscaloosa and those involved in the Saban Center project at the current site of the Tuscaloosa News building gave updates on the project, in addition to sharing new renderings of the highly-anticipated facility. Hear what Alabama football coach Nick Saban, his wife Terry and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox had to say about the effort. (More)

✏️ Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook ✏️

A homicide investigation is underway after a Lamar County man was found shot to death Monday morning on Steedley Road near Millport. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Alabama baseball (27-24, 10-16 SEC) will close out the 2022 regular season with a series against No. 5 Arkansas from Thursday through Saturday. (More)

Shelton State Community College has announced a new scholarship for students enrolling in the fall 2022 semester. The College's Collegiate 100 is now accepting applications for membership and scholarships, with applications are being accepted until June 30. (More)

🏆 Winner of the Day 🏆

Our big winner for this Thursday is Alabama baseball's Owen Diodati, who was named to the 2022 Southeastern Conference Baseball Community Service Team this week for his efforts off the field. (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Former Northridge Star Competes For Team USA in Brazil (Joe Gaither, Tide 100.9)
2. Britt leads in latest Alabama Senate poll; Durant, Brooks in close race (Paul Gattis, AL.com)
3. Bibb County residents come together to help those in need with 'blessing box' (Tim Reid, CBS 42)
4. Greene County EMS On Life Support (Asher Redd, WVUA 23 News)
5. Who is the Best Opposing QB Alabama Will Face? (Katie Windham, BamaCentral)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— RP

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