Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settlement + New Basketball Coach At Central

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Get all caught up with us on this Thursday morning!

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

• Justin Knox returns to Central.
• Settlement in wrongful death lawsuit.
• Bama softball perfect game.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and warmer. High: 80 | Low: 59. 🌞

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to the Crimson Tide softball team for securing the 11th perfect game in program history on Wednesday. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Family Reaches Settlement With Tuscaloosa Bar Following UA Student's 2021 Death: A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the 2021 death of 20-year-old University of Alabama student Garrett Walker. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Former Central High, Bama Standout Justin Knox Returns To Alma Mater As Head Basketball Coach: Former Crimson Tide and professional basketball player Justin Knox has returned to his hometown to coach at his alma mater's boy's basketball team at Central High School. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. UAPD Warns Of Latest Phone Scam Targeting Students: University of Alabama safety officials are warning students about a phone scam in which callers are impersonating campus police and demanding money or personal information. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Northport announces Baseball Lifestyle 101 Retail Experience coming to River Run Park: A new shop is coming to Northport's River Run Park where players and fans can purchase clothes and accessories. (WVUA 23 News)
5. 'Why Not?': Ty Simpson’s Final Statement at Alabama: Here's what the media say and heard regarding the Crimson Tide quarterback at Wednesday's Pro Day. (Theodore Fernandez, Bama Central)

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

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- RP