Fatal Tuscaloosa Shooting + New UA Research

Happy Sunday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 90 | Low: 72.

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Patch Pick

Mike Lindell, the controversial CEO of My Pillow, was in Cullman Saturday to support former President Donald Trump at a campaign-style rally. Be on the lookout today for my expanded coverage of the event. You don't want to miss it.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Tuscaloosa today:

1. Few details have been made public after one person was killed in an overnight shooting at University Manor in Tuscaloosa. (More on Patch)
2. High school football's opening week is in the books in Alabama. Here's a look at our top 5 performances from Week One in west Alabama. (More on Patch)
3. Researchers from The University of Alabama recently published a paper in the journal "Frontiers in Marine Science-Coastal Ocean Processes," detailing how storm events affect the marine ecosystem around barrier islands. (More on Patch)
4. It's only August, but Girl Scouts of the USA has already given us something to look forward to in 2022 that has nothing to do with the coronavirus: a brand-new treat in a long line of delectable cookies. (More on Patch)
5. Click here to view some of my videos, photos and coverage from the Cullman Trump Rally and thanks for bearing with this lighter-than-usual Tuscaloosa Daily, as the read will definitely be worth it.

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