🌱 Updates On Thursday Night Shooting + Warrior Met Lawsuit

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Grab the coffee and get all caught up with us and everything going on around town!

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

• Warrior Met lawsuit.
• Thursday night shooting.
• New UA assistants

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But first, today's weather: Hot; an afternoon t-storm. High: 98 | Low: 74 ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Saturday morning goes to two new assistant coaches hired by University of Alabama athletic programs: Michael White (right) as an assistant coach of swimming and diving and Alba Cortina Pou for the women's tennis team.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. A short video documentary telling the story of one of the most historic locations in Tuscaloosa has been awarded the 2023 Southeast EMMY in the category of Historical/Cultural, Short Form Content. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. A woman is behind bars and charged with felony assault after allegedly shooting an acquaintance late Thursday night. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says the victim of the shooting at Bonita Terrace Thursday morning died at 8:50 p.m. Thursday night as a result of his injuries. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The City of Tuscaloosa has announced its hours and holiday trash pickup schedule for Independence Day next week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. A judge has ruled that Warrior Met Coal engaged in unfair labor practices by not providing the United Mine Workers of America with requested information during collective bargaining talks during the recent labor strike. (William Thornton, AL.com)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Velvet Row @ Copper Top (More)
• Ashten Akins @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• July 4th Celebration @ Coaling Ball Park (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Deputy Brad Johnson Honored With Bridge Renaming (Tamika Alexander, WVUA 23 News)
2. Mediterranean Sandwich Co. to occupy 'Flip Kitchen' this fall (Ethan Henry, Crimson White)
3. Tuscaloosa area churches open cooling stations as blistering heat arrives (Jasmine Hollie, Tuscaloosa News)
4. Alabama DT Jamil Burroughs enters NCAA transfer portal (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)
5. Alabama self-reports minor NCAA violations, makes change in compliance leadership (Mike Rodak, Bama Online)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

William Searcy Averett, 82, of Greensboro (Magnolia Chapel)

Donnie Traweek, 67, of Berry (Nelson Funeral Home)

Chief Kendrick L. Barnes, 37, of Aliceville (Northport Funeral Service)

Myron Christopher Pruitt, 57, of Fayette (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Linda Odum, 69, of Northport (Sunset Chapel)

Bruce Fairchild Boswell, 65, of Hoover (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Mary Williams, 88, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— RP

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