🌱 Tide Hoops Win On The Road + Cottondale Murder Updates

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Wednesday morning started with all of the most important headlines from around town.

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

• Bryce Young nominated for award.
• Capitol School math team.
• UA to honor Air Force officer

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But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and cool. High: 53 | Low: 31. ⛅️

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to the Capitol School's math team, which competed against six other high schools on Saturday at the University of Alabama. The team consists of Tugsuu Erdenee, Puma Harms, Sera Stone, Stein Altman and Malcolm Roberts, going on to finish in first for their division and second overall!

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Reigning Heisman Trophy winner and Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has been named one of 21 semifinalists for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, given each year to the best quarterback in college football. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Shelton State Community College announced this week that it will host United States Census Director Robert L. Santos for a free event that is open to the public and focused on traditionally underserved populations. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The University of Alabama Online has announced it will present its 2022 Legendary Service Award to Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Neal, who will now receive a tuition grant for online courses at UA. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Here's more on the reaction of the community following the murder of a Cottondale man first reported over the weekend after his body was found in a shed. (Chelsea Barton, WVUA 23)
5. Alabama men's basketball improved to 3-0 on the season with a win over South Alabama Tuesday night in Mobile for the Tide's first ever road match against the in-state Jaguars. (Tuscaloosa News)

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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Super Secret Kids Club @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)
• Bingo Night @ Copper Top 9pm (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. New College Football Rankings released, Alabama moves up (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
2. Black Student Leadership Council hosts annual Toy Ball (Rachel Seale, Crimson White)
3. Alabama House Dems elect new leaders (Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter)
4. To combat teacher shortage, Tuscaloosa City Schools will pay student teacher interns (Megan Scarano, ABC 33/40)
5. Inmate killed after being assaulted in Donaldson Correctional Facility (Associated Press)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Mark L Storey, 88, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)

Howard (Sonny) Hamner Albright Jr., 61, of Cottondale (Memory Chapel)

Shirley Sue Ballard, 78, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Funeral Home)

Patrical Rice, 74, of Tuscaloosa (Rainey Mortuary Service)

Homer Lee Hill Sr., 79, of Tuscaloosa (Wills Funeral Service)

Albert Jones, 59, of Tuscaloosa (Wills Funeral Service)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— RP

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