Tuscaloosa CFO On Administrative Leave + Layoffs In Cottondale

TGIF Tuscaloosa! Let's breeze through this morning and get you on your way to the weekend.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect more showers and thunderstorms on this Friday, with a high near 87°

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3 things to do today

1. Live at the Plaza feat. Jus Gruv Entertainment and The B-Sides (More)

2. Wildcat Nutrition's 1-year celebration (More)

3. Moundville Summer Day Camp (More)

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. City of Tuscaloosa spokesperson Richard Rush confirmed to Stephen Dethrage that the city's Chief Financial Officer Susan Snowden was placed on administrative leave Thursday. (Tuscaloosa Thread)

2. Chinese automotive manufacturer Yanfeng announced it will soon be closing its operations in Cottondale, impacting more than 90 employees. (More on Patch)

3. Two Shelton State baseball standouts and former Hillcrest High Patriots were recently named honorable mention All-Americans by the NJCAA Baseball Committee following the Bucs run to the JUCO World Series. (More on Patch)

4. The City of Tuscaloosa will soon participate in a co-op program for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that will provide hands-on experience to participants, especially those pursuing careers in STEM. (More on Patch)

5. Holt Elementary School received a national honor this week for its work with a local nonprofit during the coronavirus pandemic. (More on Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to get on to the weekend. But don't miss out during the rest of your day! Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content every day of the week.

I'll see you around!

- Ryan

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