🌱 Young Leaders Awards + GoFundMe For Murder Victim

Good Morning, T-Town! We're almost to the weekend, so let's get you all caught up on everything going on around town today.

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

• GoFundMe for shooting victim.
• United Way honors young leaders.
• Bryce Young on social media.

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But first, today's weather: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 68 | Low: 39. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to the Tuscaloosa Police officers who volunteered to aid in recovery efforts in places like Selma after a deadly and devastating series of storms moved over the state last week.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. An online fundraising drive has more than doubled its goal in raising money for the family of a 23-year-old mother killed Sunday in a shooting near The Strip. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. As 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young's collegiate career closes, one website has ranked the quarterback as the top social media influencer in college athletics for 2023. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Here's everything Nate Oats had to say after Tuesday's win on the road at Vanderbilt, including his conversation with former NFL great Ray Lewis and the team's emotional state following the capital murder arrest of Darius Miles. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The United Way of West Alabama's (UWWA) Young Leaders Society (YLS) is on Wednesday announced winners of the 7th Annual West Alabama Young Leaders Awards or WAYLAs. Click here to see the honorees! (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Stillman Basketball on Thursday will offer special $5 tickets for students in Tuscaloosa-area schools and colleges for the Tigers' doubleheader against William Carey University. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy Open House (More)
• 2023 Ribbon Cutting @ The Pawms Pet Resort (More)
• Book Club with author Michelle Cox (More)
• Karaoke @ Copper Top (More)
• Smith's Distillery @ Rhythm & Brews (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Maddox, Herndon Offer Selma Leaders Advice, Assistance After Tornado (Karnera Gafford, WVUA 23 News)
2. Nate Oats, Greg Byrne and Alabama basketball hit Buc-ee's after fog forces Tide to bus home (Mark Heim, AL.com)
3. Family of Alabama singer CJ Harris raising money to cover funeral costs (Drew Taylor, CBS 42)
4. Transfer Portal: SEC report (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)
5. Alabama Soccer turns pro, multiple drafted in NWSL (Martha Glen Sease, Crimson White)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Lawrence David Skelton, Sr., 79, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)

Terry Colbert Sr., 67, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com