Tuscaloosa Water Line Repairs + Motel Shooting Update

Rise and shine Tuscaloosa! Here's everything you need to know to start your Wednesday.

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

• An update on water infrastructure repairs.
• More on a shooting at a Tuscaloosa motel.
• New faces at Tuscaloosa County schools.

First, today's weather

Tuscaloosa can expect a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 80°

Patch Pick

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports hosted Celebrate Local Tuesday at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The well-attended event featured dozens of local vendors and businesses under one roof to highlight the best of what Tuscaloosa has to offer.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. A Tuscaloosa man is in custody and charged with felony assault after two people were injured in a Tuesday morning shooting at the Motel 6 on McFarland Boulevard. (More on Patch)

2. DCH Health System on Tuesday announced Capstone Health Services Foundation as its new hospitalist group, with a contract set to go into effect this fall at DCH locations in Northport and Tuscaloosa. (More on Patch)

3. Police have released the identity of a Tuscaloosa woman killed in a Sunday evening crash on Greensboro Avenue that also injured one other person. (More on Patch)

4. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and anyone else interested in learning more about Tuscaloosa County High School football are invited to attend the school's first Wildcat Lady Football Clinic in July. (More on Patch)

5. Here's a look at all of the businesses who were in attendance at Celebrate Local at the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk on Tuesday. (More on Patch)

Other stories I'm reading today ...

- Tuscaloosan celebrates 103rd birthday (WVUA 23 News)

- Strikebreaker’s vehicle suffers severe damage in Brookwood (Savannah Bullard, Tuscaloosa Thread)

- Tuscaloosa man, teen accused of capital murder to have cases reviewed by grand jury (Emily Enfinger, Tuscaloosa News)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- The City of Tuscaloosa says damaged pipes around the city have been repaired temporarily and crews are working on permanent fixes. City officials then reiterated for those south of the Black Warrior River to continue water conservation measures until further notice. (More)

- Tuscaloosa County EMA announced that Simpson Swamp Road and South Sandy Road are now open after being closed over the weekend due to flooding.

- Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a roundup of the latest local jobs added in Tuscaloosa. (More on Patch)

- C Spire on Tuesday announced a three-year lease of 12,500 square feet of office and warehouse space in Bessemer that will be the new home for several work groups that provide broadband and IT services to consumers and businesses. This hub will serve the company's expansion into Northport and Tuscaloosa.

- Click here to learn more about the new principals at Myrtlewood Elementary, Holt High School and Northport Intermediate. (More on Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to get this Wednesday started. 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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