Chamber Names Interim President | UA Mourns Adapted Athletics Pioneer

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up with us to start this Thursday morning.

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

• Missing Bryce Hospital patient.
• Alabama's state of emergency.
• Adapted athletics pioneer dies.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 89 | Low: 63 🌞

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Ivey Extends AL's State Of Emergency Following Hurricane Isaias: Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday extended Alabama's state of emergency through Oct. 28 as communities across the state continue recovering from Hurricane Isaias. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Alabama Adapted Athletics Pioneer Jessica Minton Dead At 44: Jessica Minton, a pioneering student-athlete who helped establish the University of Alabama's women's wheelchair basketball program and went on to become an accomplished endurance athlete, has died. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Missing Bryce Hospital Patient Found Safe Following Brief Search In Tuscaloosa: A Bryce Hospital patient was located Wednesday morning following a brief search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Carl Jamison Named Interim President, CEO Of West Alabama Chamber: The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Wednesday announced that Carl Jamison will serve as its interim president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Popular Cookie Chain Begins To ‘Crumbl’: How AL Stores Are Affected: The fast-growing bakery chain Crumbl Cookies has hit a rough patch that could change the number of places Alabama residents can get the signature oversized cookies with rotating flavors. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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- RP