Help For BFGoodrich Workers | Mother Charged In Child's Death

Good morning, neighbors! We're almost to the holiday weekend, so let's get you all caught up on this Thursday morning.

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

• Partnership to help BFGoodrich employees.
• Another honor for Tide pitcher.
• Celebrate Tuscaloosa lakes.

First, a look at today's weather: Hot with some clouds. High: 93 | Low: 73 🥵

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to Alabama track and field standout Samuel Ogazi, who was named a finalist for The Bowerman by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Regional Partners Launch Workforce Transition Plan For BFGoodrich Employees: A coalition of organizations has launched a coordinated effort to help employees and families prepare for the closure of the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa while also planning for the site's long-term future. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa Mother Jailed After Baby Found Dead With Signs Of Abuse, Malnourishment: A Tuscaloosa woman has been charged with felony child abuse after authorities say her 9-month-old son was found dead Tuesday afternoon with numerous signs of physical abuse and severe malnourishment. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Free Events Planned At Tuscaloosa's Lakes In July: Tuscaloosa Water is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate National Lakes Appreciation Month throughout July with a series of free events and activities highlighting Tuscaloosa's lakes. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Commercial Vehicle Fire Closes Northbound I-59 In Tuscaloosa County: The roadway remained closed well into the overnight hours after a commercial vehicle fire stalled traffic on the interstate Wednesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Tide Baseball's Myles Upchurch Earns Third Freshman All-America Honor: Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch has added another national honor to his standout freshman season, earning First Team Freshman All-America recognition from D1Baseball.com. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today In T-Town 📅

• Reading of the Declaration of Independence @ Tuscaloosa County Courthouse (8:30 a.m.)
• Vulcan Eejits @ The Sanctuary on 25th (6 p.m.)
• Indivisible West Alabama Meet-and-Greet @ Druid City Brewing Co. (6 p.m.)

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

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- RP