Tuscaloosa Graduation Overview + New Restaurant On The Strip

Good Morning Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up on this Saturday morning.

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

• Local graduations.
• A new business opening on The Strip.
• Something to watch out for on Bear Creek Cutoff Road.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect a beautiful and comfortable Saturday with a high near near 77°

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Patch Pick

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from Tuscaloosa Academy, who received their diplomas earlier this week.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Check out my in-depth look and analysis following Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox's proposal to the Northport City Council for a new PARA funding model. (More on Patch)

2. Alabama baseball (31-23, 12-17 SEC) ran out of postseason magic Friday as thew Crimson Tide saw its 2021 season come to an end with a 11-0 loss to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament. (Tuscaloosa News)

3. The Tuscaloosa County School System reports that 19 students or employees tested positive for the coronavirus during the testing period from May 14-27. (More on Patch)

4. Jersey Mike’s Subs celebrated its grand opening on The Strip Wednesday, Maria Grenyo reports, becoming the latest quick culinary offering near the University of Alabama campus. (WVUA 23)

5. Bear Creek Cutoff Road has been giving motorists headaches in recent weeks as photos of tires punctured by roofing tacks have been circulating on social media, Meg Summers reports. (Tuscaloosa Thread)

3 things to do today

1. Check out the Tuscaloosa and Northport farmers markets today!

2. Saturday in the Park at Moundville Archaeological Park. (More)

3. Treasure Island at Children's Hands-on Museum. (More)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- Tuscaloosa City Schools held graduation ceremonies for its three high schools on Friday at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Click here to watch the live streams from each event. (More)

- University of Alabama Carillonneur Amir Zaheri will play at Denny Chimes from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.

- The Tuscaloosa County Commission will conduct a work session at the end of its regular meeting on June 2 to hear an update on federal aid funding from the American Rescue Plan.

- Congratulations to newly-minted Alabama State Trooper Marcus James Williams, who graduated from training this week after coming to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency from the Tuscaloosa Police Department.

- Another Patch shoutout is in order for University of Alabama journalism professor Meredith Cummings, who received the Visitors Award for Teaching Excellence this week from the University of Alabama's College of Communication and Information Sciences.

- PARA's Tuscaloosa Baseball League will host an end of the year celebration this morning at the McDonald Hughes Center at 9 a.m. (More)

- The kickoff time and broadcast information for Alabama football's home opener has been announced, as the Crimson Tide will host Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. on the SEC Network. (More)

- Jacqueline Alcocer (Northridge High) and Emma Eady (Hillcrest) were both named to the 2021 North All-Star Girls Tennis Rosters by the Alabama High School Athletic Association, while Jeremiah Lowther (Hillcrest) was selected for the boys all-star team. (More)

- Tuscaloosa County High School golfer Seth Rogers was selected to the AHSAA's North All-Star team in golf. (More)

Now you're in the loop and ready to kick back and relax for the weekend. But don't miss out during the rest of the 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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