West Alabama Deputy Arrested | Decorated Basketball Coach Retires | Kentuck Lineup

Good morning, neighbors! We're one day closer to the weekend, so let's get you all caught up.

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

• Pickens County deputy arrested.
• Bryant High basketball coach retiring.
• Nonprofit's new mobile app.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and hot. High: 94 | Low: 69 🥵

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Pickens County Deputy Charged With Voyeurism, Stalking: A Pickens County sheriff's deputy has been arrested and relieved of his duties following an investigation into allegations of misconduct. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Decorated Bryant High Boys Basketball Coach Retiring After 15 Seasons: Paul W. Bryant High School boys basketball coach Shon Peck-Love is retiring after 15 seasons leading the Stampede, with longtime assistant Norvie Womack set to take over the program. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Who’s Performing At The 2026 Kentuck Festival? See The Full Lineup: The Kentuck Festival of the Arts has announced its music and spoken word lineups for the 55th annual festival, set for Oct. 17-18 at Snow Hinton Park in Tuscaloosa. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. United Way Of West Alabama Debuts New Mobile App: United Way of West Alabama has launched a new mobile app intended to give residents easier access to community resources, volunteer opportunities, events and donor benefits. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Junior League To Host Community Blood Drive In Northport: The Junior League of Tuscaloosa will host a community blood drive today as part of International Find the Good Day. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today.

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- RP