Special Election Results + Gag Order Issued In Tuscaloosa Murder Case

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! We're halfway through the week, so let's get you all caught up.

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

• Tuscaloosa City Council special election.
• Latest on Tuscaloosa murder case.
• Strawberry Fest coming up.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny with some clouds. High: 83 | Low: 58 🌥

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Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to the Alabama baseball team for ending its three-game losing skid at Regions Field on Tuesday with a 12-6 win over UAB. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Richard Henry Wins Special Election To Fill Open District 3 Seat On Tuscaloosa City Council: Commercial real estate developer Richard Henry has been elected to the Tuscaloosa City Council, winning Tuesday night’s special election to fill the open District 3 seat. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Gag Order Issued Ahead Of Trial In Tuscaloosa Murder Case Of Indiana University Student: Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge Allen W. May Jr. has issued a gag order in the murder case against a California man accused of fatally shooting an Indiana teenager in downtown Tuscaloosa nearly six years ago. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa City School Board First In World Recommended For Cognia Board Certification: The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education has become the first school board in the world to be recommended for certification by Cognia. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa Farmers Market To Host Inaugural Strawberry Fest Next Week: The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market will host its inaugural Strawberry Fest next week, celebrating peak strawberry season with local growers and specialty vendors at the Tuscaloosa River Market. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Alabama loses transfer receiver Noah Rogers for at least the start of the season: Bad news for the Crimson Tide offense after head coach Kalen DeBoer announced the North Carolina State transfer is expected to miss extensive time with an injury. (Associated Press)

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- RP