🌱 Tide Wins In OT + Brandon Miller Statement + Courthouse Threats

Rise and shine, T-Town! We're one day closer to the weekend, so get all caught up with us this Thursday morning.

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

• Brandon Miller updates
• Tide wins in OT.
• Threat to courthouses

But first, today's weather: Rain and drizzle in the a.m.. High: 84 | Low: 61 🌧

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to Mayfield Volunteer firefighter Andrew Gregory, who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant 1445 this week.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Alabama freshman Brandon Miller logged a career-high 41 points and hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds to lead the No. 2 Alabama men's basketball team to a win over South Carolina in overtime Wednesday night. (More)
2. In the hours before the memorable performance, Miller's attorney released a statement denying any involvement on behalf of the player in the shooting death of Jamea Harris in January that saw two men, including former UA player Darius Miles, charged with capital murder. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Reading Allies is looking for volunteers to help young readers at several schools in the city of Tuscaloosa and across the county. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The all-clear has been given after the Tuscaloosa Police Department received a report of an active threat at a courthouse Wednesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Alabama women's basketball standout Hannah Barber has been named to the College Sports Communicators' Women's Basketball Academic All-District Team. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Hans Condor with SQQUAT @ Druid City Brewing Co. (More)
• Cottondale Dixie Youth Ball Park Fundraiser (More)
• Watercolor Workshop @ House Plant Collective (More)

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🏆 Winner of the Day 🏆

Alabama baseball (5-0) shut out UT Martin for a 10-0 victory on Wednesday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium to remain undefeated on the young season. The Tide will be back in action Friday as High Point comes to Tuscaloosa. (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Weeks after student walkout, Hillcrest High School holds Black History Month program (Tim Reid, CBS 42)
2. How Alabama brass decided star freshman Brandon Miller would keep playing (Nick Alvarez, AL.com)
3. TCSS Meets After School Funding Tax Increase Voted Down (Karnera Gafford, WVUA 23)
4. Patrick Murphy wins his 1,200th game as Alabama softball coach (Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News)
5. Schmitt agrees to vice president debate following Elections Board approval (Sarah Clifton, Crimson White)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Henry T. Wiggins Jr., 86, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Janice Lawrence Whetstone, 72, of Bessemer (Rockco Funeral Home)

Frank Collins Leyden, Jr., 75, of Anniston (Sunset Chapel)

Roy E. Simpson Jr., 68, of Coaling (Tuscaloosa Memorial)

Bobbie Nell Summerville, 62, of Gordo (Wills' Funeral Service)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— RP

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