Man Injures Self In Shooting | New Tuscaloosa Council Candidate

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

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

• Man injured in Tuscaloosa shooting.
• Transportation company announces job cuts.
• Donation for Tuscaloosa Public Library.

First, a look at today's weather: Clear with a fall feel. High: 79 | Low: 45 🌞

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, who recently presented $250,000 in federal funding to the Tuscaloosa Public Library to fund critical infrastructure improvements. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Man Accidentally Injures Self In Shooting As Tuscaloosa Police Serve Warrant: A man reportedly injured himself when accidentally discharging a firearm while Tuscaloosa police were at a residence serving a warrant Wednesday evening. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Druid City Brewing Co. Owner Bo Hicks Announces Run For Open Tuscaloosa Council Seat: Tuscaloosa business owner Bo Hicks officially announced Wednesday that he is running for the open Tuscaloosa City Council District 5 seat, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to succeed the late Councilman Kip Tyner. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Longtime UA Transportation Partner Plans Tuscaloosa Closure, Cutting 88 Jobs: First Transit Inc., a transportation company with longstanding ties to the University of Alabama's transportation system, has filed notice of plans to close its operation in Tuscaloosa. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa Unveils $1.4M Plaza Honoring Legacy Of Local Civil Rights Leader: The City of Tuscaloosa on Wednesday officially unveiled its new Linton's Barbershop Plaza, honoring the legacy of the Rev. Thomas Linton and his decades of work preserving the city's Civil Rights history. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Former Tide Star Involved In Incident That Led To Titans Teammate's Release: Report: Former University of Alabama standout offensive lineman J.C. Latham was reportedly involved in a disturbing incident involving a Tennessee Titans teammate during practice last week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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- RP