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UA Coronavirus Update + Week 2 High School Football Matchups

Here's a five-minute guide to everything worth knowing around town today.

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Good morning, people of Tuscaloosa! Ryan Phillips here with the Tuesday edition of the Tuscaloosa Daily.

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

  • This week's events.
  • COVID-19 updates for the UA System & DCH.
  • Arrest made in weekend murder at University Manor.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 94 | Low: 73.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa:

  1. A suspect is facing murder and attempted murder charges after a Tuscaloosa man was gunned down at University Manor Saturday. (More on Patch)
  2. DCH Health System on Monday reported 149 total coronavirus inpatients to begin the week, marking the most hospitalizations for the Tuscaloosa-based hospital system since Jan. 26. This came on the same day that the University of Alabama System reported that 103 students and 14 faculty/staff had tested positive for the virus (More on Patch)
  3. The second week of high school football is on tap for later this Friday across west Alabama, with several high-profile games on the schedule. (More on Patch)
  4. The University of Alabama says it had the fastest growth rate over the last three years for research and development expenditures among all members of the Southeastern Conference.(More on Patch)
  5. Here's your reminder that Harry Connick Jr. will be at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Friday night, followed by pop country superstars Lady A on Saturday. (More on Patch)

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Other stories I'm reading today ...

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

  • Click here for a look at Shelton State Community College's President's List for the summer semester and here for the Dean's List.
  • A suspect is facing drug charges after University of Alabama Police and the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force discovered marijuana and cocaine in a student housing facility on Saturday. (More on Patch)
  • Alabamians face many structural barriers to treatment of opioid addiction, such as access and transportation to treatment facilities as well as hostile attitudes among the public and family members to addiction, according to research led by The University of Alabama. (More on Patch)
  • This week's batch of adoptable pets in the Tuscaloosa area are looking for their forever homes. Will one go home with you? (More on Patch)
  • Looking for work? You may be in luck. Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered, with our weekly list of new opportunities in Tuscaloosa. (More on Patch)

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