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🌱 What Tuskegee’s new Distinguished Military College status really means locally

Tuskegee, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Tuskegee! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Tuskegee’s new Distinguished Military College status really means locally
  • Why a major capital murder jury will gather at Tuskegee Utility Board

Also on today's calendar: Albany State Golden Rams at Tuskegee University Golden Tigers Football and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Monday: Humid; a morning thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tuskegee University named Distinguished Military College (thebamabuzz.com) — Tuskegee residents can celebrate that Tuskegee University has been named a Distinguished Military College, the only HBCU to receive this honor. The new status strengthens the university’s Corps of Cadets program, prioritizes officer commissions for its graduates, and reinforces Tuskegee’s long‑standing role in national service and leadership development.
   

• Second capital murder trial nears for man accused of killing Alabama sheriff in 2019 (wsfa.com) — Tuskegee residents will see jury selection for a high‑profile capital murder retrial held at the Tuskegee Utility Board before proceedings move to the Macon County Courthouse. The case involves the 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams, with jury selection set for November 2 and a gag order limiting public comment until a verdict.
   

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Ok Tuskegee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Tuskegee

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