Former Tide Star Advocates For Henry Ruggs + Alabama Softball Sweeps Auburn

Good morning, neighbors! It's the start of a new week so get all caught up with us.

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

• Former Bama star advocates for Henry Ruggs III.
• More on closure of The Strip.
• UA's impact of Artemis II mission.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and warmer. High: 89 | Low: 59 🌞

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Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to the Alabama softball team for capping its series sweep over Auburn with a 9-1 run rule win Sunday at Jane B. Moore Field. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Former Tide Star Kerry Goode Asks For Letters Of Support For Henry Ruggs III Before May Parole Hearing: Former Crimson Tide gridiron standout Kerry Goode is urging supporters to submit letters on behalf of former Alabama and NFL wide receiver Henry Ruggs III ahead of his upcoming parole hearing. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa Police Close The Strip Due To A-Day Game Overcrowding: Here's an update following Saturday's closure of The Strip amid overcrowding due to the influx of people during the A-Day Game. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Software used during Artemis II mission developed by graduate students, professor at University of Alabama: The software designed by a UA professor and graduate students calculates and designs trajectories to destinations in space. (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
4. By The Numbers, Alabama A-Day 2026: Take a look back on A-Day and some of the biggest storylines, especially when it comes to the Crimson Tide's quarterback situation. (Joe Gaither, Bama Central)
5. Kentucky forward Brandon Garrison commits to Alabama out of NCAA transfer portal: Tide basketball coach Nate Oats has signed a big man out of the transfer portal from a blue blood program. (Thomas Goldkamp, On3)

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