Verdict In NYT Defamation Trial | Look At Renovated UA President's Mansion

TGIF, T-Town! We're almost to the weekend, so get all caught up with us to start this Friday morning.

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

• Verdict in NYT defamation trial.
• MBUSI team member has medical emergency.
• First look inside newly renovated President's Mansion.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and dangerously hot. High: 92 | Low: 72 🥵

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Jury Sides With Kai Spears In NYT Defamation Trial, Awards $9.25M In Damages: A federal jury on Thursday sided with former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears in his defamation lawsuit against the New York Times Co., awarding him $9.25 million in damages following nearly two weeks of trial in U.S. District Court in Tuscaloosa. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Attorneys Ask Jury To Award Kai Spears $15M In Damages In NYT Defamation Trial: Here's a look at what the legal team for Kai Spears initially requested before it was taken up by the jury. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. PHOTOS: First Look At Newly Renovated UA President's Mansion: The University of Alabama's President's Mansion has reopened for official use following a major preservation project aimed at protecting one of the university's oldest landmarks. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. MBUSI Suspends Production After Team Member Suffers Medical Emergency: Mercedes-Benz U.S. International suspended production for the remainder of a shift Thursday after a team member experienced what the company described as a serious personal medical emergency. (Tuscaloosa Patch).
5. Saban Center Names Jamie Burke Director Of Development: The Saban Center has named Jamie Burke its new director of development as the center continues preparations for its planned 2028 opening. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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