Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Pedestrian Crash + New Details In Karen Hollis Case

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Get all caught up with us to start this Tuesday morning.

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

• Wrongful death lawsuit in deadly pedestrian crash.
• More details on Karen Hollis case.
• Memorial Day concert at Denny Chimes.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and warm. High: 88 | Low: 71 🌞

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to Northridge High School cross country/track and field runner Gabe Poe, who has earned a scholarship to Carolina University. He was a key piece in the Jaguars' state indoor championship and state outdoor runner-up finishes. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. New Details Surface About Evidence Against Suspect In Karen Hollis Case: Court documents filed Monday provide new details in the investigation that led to the arrest of a man charged after the body of missing Northport woman Karen Deann Hollis was discovered Saturday in Greene County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Court Docs Reveal History Of Domestic Violence For Suspect Charged In Karen Hollis Case: Court records show the man charged this weekend after the body of a missing Northport woman was found in Greene County has an extensive history of prior offenses involving domestic violence against women. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Memorial Day Weekend Concert With Denny Chimes Set For Sunday: The “Memorial Day Weekend Concert with Denny Chimes” is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Tallapoosa County Teen Struck, Killed At Tuscaloosa Crosswalk: The estate of a woman struck and killed by a vehicle in a November 2025 crash in downtown Tuscaloosa has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the driver ran a red light before hitting her in a marked crosswalk. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. UF picks Stuart Bell as sole finalist in its presidential search: Former University of Alabama President Stuart Bell has been named the top candidate for the same job at another Southeastern Conference institution. (Yahoo News)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• Run For the Wall @ Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (9:30 a.m.)
• Business After Hours @ Midtown Village (5 p.m.)
• Watercolor Hummingbirds and Flowers with Abi Brewer (6 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Alabama GOP US Senate race set to be close (Avery Boyce, CBS 42 News)
2. Preparing for the Primaries: Make a Plan for the Polls (Austin Pratt, ABC 33/40)
3. Primary election Day 2026: Sample ballots for every Alabama county (AL.com)
4. Annual Run for the Wall cross-country motorcycle ride stopping in Tuscaloosa Tuesday morning (Madison Brainerd, WVUA 23 News)
5. Latest projections for Alabama players in 2026 NBA Draft (Blake Byler, BamaOnline)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

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

George Allan Geno, 96, of Tuscaloosa (Heritage Chapel)

Henley Gordon Palmer, 90, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Gayle Baker, 92, of Fayette (Nelson Funeral Home)

John Hobson Skelton, Jr., 78, of Reform (Skelton Funeral Home)

Ada Chapman Doss, 27, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

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

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- RP