Fatal Wreck On Skyland + Emergency Landing In Pickens

Happy Saturday, Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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

• What to do today in Tuscaloosa.
• The stories I'm watching in Northport.
• A look ahead to the Fourth of July.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 85° | Low: 61°

Here are the top stories in Tuscaloosa today:

1. Fourth of July weekend is upon us, so here's a look at who will be open tomorrow and Monday, along with a rundown of public services. (More on Patch)
2. The Northport City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6 due to the Fourth of July holiday. Here are the stories I'll be watching and a look at the full agenda. (More on Patch)
3. Emergency officials in Pickens County responded to a small plane that made an emergency landing on Thursday. Thankfully, there were no injuries. (More on Patch)
4. The City of Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA) will host a Fourth of July Celebration on the River tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. (More on Patch)
5. An Aliceville man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a woman in June. He was arrested Tuesday and saw his bond set at $1 million. (More on Patch)

3 things to do today in Tuscaloosa

1. "America The Beautiful" at CHOM (More)
2. Fourth of July Celebration in Brookwood (More)
3. D.C. Moon at Druid City Brewing Co. (More)

Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Area leaders decry shootings at "Stop The Gun Violence" rally (Tessa Worley, Tuscaloosa Thread)
• ACA, Paul W. Bryant and Northridge took the field Thursday for a 7-on-7 scrimmage (Jared Hamilton, Tuscaloosa News)
  
• Rotary Club helps ensure elementary students learn to read (WVUA 23 News)
• UA considers paid parental leave policy for faculty (Isabel Hope, Crimson White)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 1400 block of Skyland Boulevard Friday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m. (More on Patch)

- Fireworks result in the deaths of an average of at least seven Americans every year, so be sure to practice safety this Fourth of July by glancing over these tips. (More on Patch)

- The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6 at 6 p.m. Click here to view the full agenda. (More)

- The Vance Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of breaking into a vehicle and stealing several items on Evergreen Church Road (More on Patch)

- To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Livingston University football team's national championship, the University of West Alabama announced on Friday that the entire team will be inducted into the UWA Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 16. (More)

- With Discovery Channel's 33rd annual Shark Week starting July 11, find out how The University of Alabama's timing in celebrating Alabama's own shark history! (More on Patch)

Now you're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

Have a great weekend!

— Ryan Phillips

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