UA Student Arrested After Videos Go Viral + First Generation Scholarship Launched

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Here's a look at the biggest headlines from around town.

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

• UA student charged with domestic violence.
• New first-gen scholarship fund.
• UA commencement set for this weekend.

First, a look at today's weather: Cloudy and cooler. High: 71 | Low: 56 ☁️

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Man Charged With Domestic Violence After Video Goes Viral On Social Media: A man has been charged following a domestic dispute reported earlier this week that resulted in videos of a police action in Tuscaloosa being widely circulated on social media. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. UA Retirees Association Launches First-Gen Scholarship Fund: The University of Alabama Retirees Association has launched a new endowed scholarship aimed at supporting first-generation college students at the Capstone. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. University Of Alabama Gearing Up For Spring Commencement: The University of Alabama will confer degrees on more than 5,000 students during its spring commencement ceremonies, which are set for May 1–3 at Coleman Coliseum. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Aden Holloway has a scholarship waiting at Alabama depending on outcome of marijuana case, Oats says: Here's what Crimson Tide men's basketball head coach Nate Oats had to say as the latest development in the saga involving Aden Holloway. (Associated Press)
5. Emotions run high in court as capital murder suspect faces a Tuscaloosa judge: A suspect in a Tuscaloosa County double murder case had a recent appearance in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court. (Callie Cassady, WVUA 23 News)

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