First Tuscaloosa Amp Concert Canceled + More On Weekend Shootings

Rise and shine T-Town! Here's everything you need to know to before kicking back and enjoying this Sunday morning.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect a wet and humid day, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. and a high near 92°

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is still working leads on two separate shootings Friday night and Saturday morning that left one man dead and another three people injured. One of the victims remains in critical condition. (More on Patch)

2. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox spoke with Patch this week following two high-profile exits of department heads and news that the city's chief financial officer had been placed on administrative leave. (More on Patch)

3. The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force announced the arrest of a Tuscaloosa man on nine counts of possession of child pornography on Friday. (More on Patch)

4. Country music star Jon Pardi has canceled his show at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, putting the brakes on the first show slated for the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater's 2021 concert schedule, Stephen Dethrage reports. (Tuscaloosa Thread)

5. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day in Alabama, recognizing the emancipation of African-Americans from the bondage of slavery. (More on Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to kick back on this rainy Sunday. But don't miss out during the rest of your day! Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content every day of the week.

I'll see you around!

- Ryan

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