TUSCALOOSA DAILY: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Oct 13)

Happy Wednesday, Tuscaloosa! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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

First, upcoming weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid. High: 86 Low: 66.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 86 Low: 66.
• Friday: Humid with periods of sun. High: 87 Low: 63.
• Saturday: Sunshine and cooler. High: 70 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Tuscaloosa today:

1. 2 inmates killed within a week in state prisons - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
2. Federal immigration agents to end practice of worksite raids - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
3. US to drop 19-month ban on nonessential travel - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
4. Tuscaloosa teachers sue over pandemic workload (AL.com)
5. TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening (Tuscaloosa News)
6. Cooler weather expected for 50th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts (Tuscaloosa Magazine)
7. University of Alabama studies why some black businesses are failing in the state (WBRC)
8. West Alabama CEOs help build Habitat for Humanity home in Tuscaloosa (WTOK)
9. Tuscaloosa County EMA applies for grant to buy new emergency vehicle (WBRC)
10. Alabama Hospital Association: Pandemic could be far from over - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
11. Top Tuscaloosa area high school football games and predictions for Week 8 (Tuscaloosa Magazine)
12. Alabama softball star Montana Fouts running for UA homecoming queen (AL.com)
13. Alabama Power employee honored as Outstanding Alumni Volunteer by the University of Alabama College of Engineering (Alabama NewsCenter)
14. Your Personal Best: The Three E's of Exercise - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
15. Applying to college? Alabama offering free applications next week - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
16. New license plates, Moundville artifacts, Daphne gators: Down in Alabama (AL.com)
17. Tuscaloosa's holiday ice rink could make permanent move to Government Plaza (Tuscaloosa Magazine)
18. Star Trek Discovery Season 4 cast stars UA grad Sonequa Martin-Green (Tuscaloosa Magazine)
19. Battery recycling plant could relocate to a vacant building near Tuscaloosa airport (WBRC)
20. Weeping Mary Baptist Church celebrates 108 years - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
21. Tuscaloosans celebrate diversity at Druid City Pride - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
22. Hank Poore Foundation hosts Ale on Wheels - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
23. University of Alabama to waive application fees (Alabama's News Leader)
24. DCH: COVID cases, hospitalizations on the decline - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
25. Elevate your relationship with Tuscaloosa's One Place - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
26. Mercedes needs hundreds of full-time jobs filled - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
27. Ivey extends 'limited' COVID-19 health emergency to Oct. 31 - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
28. Alabama man convicted in 2018 shooting death of his sister - WVUA23 (wvua23.com)
29. Mercedes adding hundreds of permanent production team members in Alabama by year's end (Alabama NewsCenter)
30. Tribes ask University of Alabama to return artifacts from Moundville (AL.com)

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Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

• Alabama Football: "It's Game Day in the heart of Texas. #BamaFactor #RollTide" (Facebook)
• Alabama Football: "Alabama will host Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN." (Facebook)
• The University of Alabama: "Thank a Donor Day is happening this week! Did you know that Hewson Hall and many other buildings on campus were made possible by donor support? Look for Appreciation Tags across campus highlighting other areas made possible by our genero..." (Instagram)
• Tuscaloosa Police Department: "Congratulations to Lt. D.C. Parker for being named Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year by National Alliance on Mental Illness Alabama! Lt. Parker has worked hard to establish our Behavioral Health Unit, and to provide training f..." (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter: "We are at 44 adoptions!! 2 more days left in the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters. The shelter is open Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm (adoptions only). Come meet your new best friend!!" (Facebook)
• The University of Alabama: "Fall football is a MOOD - and we're here for it! Later today, we'll be tuning in to watch the Crimson Tide take the field in College Station. How to watch with us ↓ CBS 7pm CT #RollTide" (Facebook)
• The University of Alabama: "Always striving to raise the bar on academic excellence…it's what we do! The University of Alabama continues to distinguish itself as a top-tier academic institution, attracting and enrolling a record 281 National Merit Scholars from acr..." (Facebook)
• The University of Alabama: "Thank a Donor Day is happening this week! Did you know that Hewson Hall and many other buildings on campus were made possible by donor support? Look for Appreciation Tags across campus highlighting other areas made possible by our gen..." (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter: "Come see us today!! BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters is going strong. We are here till 6pm and will be back tomorrow from 12pm-5pm. Our staff is ready to greet you!!" (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter: "Today is the last day of the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelter. We are open from 12pm-5pm for adoptions only. Adoption fees are waived!" (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter: "These animals came in lost. If you believe one of these babies is yours, please email intake@metroanimalshelter.org or go ahead and come to the shelter during business hours. Proof of ownership will be required for reclaim (pictures, vet..." (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa County EMA: "Don’t be this guy. Barricades act as warning devices that alert you of an approaching hazard. You don’t drive around them! Unfortunately, some people are set on learning the hard way. #DontDrownTurnAround : WWLTV New Orleans" (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter: "Its a wrap on the Bissell Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters!! Thank you to everyone that came out to support the shelter. We finished the week with 71 adoptions. We appreciate you all so much. We can not do what we do without your suppor..." (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa Police Department: "Thank you to the congregation of Weeping Mary Baptist Church for inviting us to today’s Homecoming service celebrating 108 years of service to the community!" (Facebook)
• Visit Tuscaloosa: "𝔾𝕀𝕍𝔼𝔸𝕎𝔸𝕐 𝕋𝕀𝕄𝔼: There's just a few concerts left this season and we want to give tickets to a Tuscaloosa Amphitheater concert of your choice! Here's how it works: Like and share this post first. Then, tag your c..." (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa City Schools: "Who doesn't like a free meal?!!" (Facebook)
• City of Tuscaloosa – Government: " Big news! The City of Tuscaloosa has been awarded two Outstanding Planning Awards and a Distinguished Leadership Award from the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association for 2021. - Framework won an Outstanding Pla..." (Facebook)
• DCH Health System: "Today's COVID data has been uploaded to our website: https://www.dchsystem.com/~/news/2021/october/dch-coronavirus-update-10-12-212/" (Facebook)
• City of Tuscaloosa: " Big news! The City of Tuscaloosa has been awarded two Outstanding Planning Awards and a Distinguished Leadership Award from the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association for 2021. - Framework won an Outstanding P..." (Instagram)
• Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter: "We are hiring for Animal Care Technicians! If you are interested, scan the QR code below or visit our website to apply " (Facebook)
• Visit Tuscaloosa: "Catch A Taste now has a brick and mortar and we couldn't be more excited. This 𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕢𝕦𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕝𝕠𝕔𝕒𝕝 {and definitely a favorite } food truck has leveled up, and we are so happy for them! Go check them out during your next vi..." (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa County Democratic Party: "Come join us and our furry friends at the Druid City Pride Festival at Government Plaza!" (Facebook)
• Shelton State Community College: "We showed our support for Breast Cancer Awareness by participating in Pink Out 2021 yesterday. Were you not able to make it to the photoshoots? Drop your own photo on social media using the hashtag #SSCCPinkOut2021!" (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa City Schools: "Northridge High School has five National Merit Semifinalists." (Facebook)
• City of Tuscaloosa – Government: "All meetings an agendas can be found on Tuscaloosa.com" (Facebook)
• City of Tuscaloosa – Government: "All meetings an agendas can be found on Tuscaloosa.com" (Facebook)
• DCH Health System: "Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients at the Lewis & Faye Manderson Center are assigned a patient navigator to guide them through the treatment process. Hear from Katrina Lewis on what her duties include as a patient navigator. #Champio..." (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa River Market: "We love our farmers at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market! Who is your favorite?" (Facebook)
• City of Tuscaloosa – Government: "All meetings and agendas can be found on tuscaloosa.com" (Facebook)
• Tuscaloosa City Schools: "The Ready To Work program at Central High School is cranking up again. Today representatives from Phifer Inc., McAbee Construction, Mercedes Benz, DCH and Shelton State C.C. met with students about the opportunities that await them foll..." (Instagram)

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About me: Born with sports-entertainment in his blood, Shane McMahon has thrilled the WWE Universe with his daredevil decisions both in and out of the ring. The only son of WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, Shane grew up in sports-entertainment, learning the ins and outs of the business while holding various positions, including referee and announcer. In fact, Shane was the play-by-play man on the debut edition of Sunday Night Heat in 1999. It wasn’t until the younger McMahon stepped out from behind the microphone that the WWE Universe saw how like his father he was, yet different in many ways. There’s no doubt that Shane McMahon inherited his father’s entrepreneurial spirit. However, he put a modern twist on it. He eschewed a suit and tie for a more casual look, not unlike contemporary moguls like Mark Cuban. His flamboyant, cocky attitude could be both endearing and irritating. Perhaps Shane’s crowning moment as a businessman came on March 26, 2001. His father believed he had purchased long-time rival WCW, ending the "Monday Night War" that raged throughout the 1990s. However, Mr. McMahon’s desire to embarrass his former competition gave Shane the opportunity of a lifetime. While his father showboated over his supposed conquest, Shane shocked the world when he appeared in person at the final Monday Nitro to announce that the name on the purchase papers did say McMahon — Shane McMahon. Shane’s devil-may-care attitude carried over from the boardroom into the ring. Most heirs to a billion-dollar company wouldn’t dare risk life and limb in-between the ropes. Shane-O-Mac went above and beyond the call of duty. He surprised the WWE Universe with his athletic ability and willingness to climb, literally, to new heights and take a leap of faith, crashing onto his opponents below. During his in-ring career, McMahon toppled the gigantic Big Show, stood toe-to-toe with Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle and even defeated his father in a brutal Street Fight at WrestleMania X-Seven. After leaving WWE to pursue other opportunities in 2010, Shane returned on the Feb. 22, 2016, edition of Raw. Surprising the world, he boldly challenged his father and sister for control of WWE's flagship program. He may have come up short in his Hell in a Cell Match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32, but his thrilling leap off the top of the structure embodied the tenacity and fearlessness of sports-entertainment’s first family. Perhaps it is his tenacious attitude and willingness to get his hands dirty that made Shane McMahon thrive as the Commissioner of SmackDown LIVE. Shane-O-Mac has led The Land of Opportunity to new heights, whether that has meant fighting the disrespectful Kevin Owens on top of Hell in a Cell, leading a slew of his Superstars in bringing Raw Under Siege, or capturing the 2018 WWE World Cup at WWE Crown Jewel. When his role as Commissioner ended, Shane found success alongside The Miz as a SmackDown Tag Team Champion. Yet, when the duo lost in their Tag Team Title rematch, Shane viciously attacked The Miz. Their rivalry came to a head at WrestleMania 35 where McMahon defeated Miz in a brutal Falls Count Anywhere Match. Test Update. Update 7/21/2021.

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