Barnes YMCA Gets Makeover + Tide's Exciting SEC Tournament Win

Tuscaloosa AL

27 May, 2021

2:35 AM

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Rise and shine Tuscaloosa! Here's everything you need to know to kick off this Thursday. First, today's weather: Tuscaloosa can expect a slight chance of showers on this Thursday, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. The high for today will be near 93° Patch Pick From left: Susan Austin Warner, Benjamin Barnes Branch YMCA Executive Director LaKeda Smith and Jose Jimenez pose for a photo after Jimenez and his crew repainted much of the exterior of the Barnes Branch as plans move forward to bring youth soccer to the West End. Photo by Ryan Phillips, Patch.comTuscaloosa Daily is made possible in part by our local sponsors: Bryant Bank, Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports, JamisonMoneyFarmer and PRIDE of Tuscaloosa. Support the sponsors who help keep you in the loop about what's happening in Tuscaloosa. For sponsorship inquiries, email: [email protected]. Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 1. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday identified a county jail inmate who died Tuesday after being found unresponsive in his cell as 39-year-old Marcus Antwan Bell. Foul play is not suspected in Bell's death, the cause of which is pending an autopsy. (More on Patch) 2. As the Benjamin Barnes Branch of the YMCA in Tuscaloosa's West End plans to add youth soccer to its offerings, one benefactor offered support to give the place a new look. (More on Patch) 3. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox will present a proposed funding model to the Northport City Council today for Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA). The meeting will then be followed by a special called Northport City Council meeting to discuss the city applying for Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds relating to improvements along 1st Street in downtown Northport. (More on Patch) 4. The City of Tuscaloosa on Wednesday announced the creation of a new committee that will provide recommendations for the creation of a Mental Health Court for the Tuscaloosa Municipal Court system. (More) 5. Alabama baseball (31-22, 12-17 SEC) defeated Tennessee 3-2 Wednesday in 11 innings to advance to the winner's bracket on Thursday in the SEC Baseball Tournament. The Crimson Tide will face Florida at 4:30 p.m. today. (More) Check it out! Tuscaloosa Police Officer Justin Taylor (left) is officially back on the job and manning the department's front desk at headquarters after being seriously injured in a motorcycle wreck last July. Photo courtesy of Tuscaloosa Police DepartmentTuscaloosa Patch Notebook - The City of Tuscaloosa is currently seeking applicants to fill openings on the board of the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority (TCIDA). (More) - Tuscaloosa City Schools is looking for volunteer readers for its Reading Allies program over the summer at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary. (More) - Congratulations to Hillcrest High School teacher Leah Hughes on being named one of 16 finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year! (More) - Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Lt. Tony Sturgis recently showed off some under-appreciated skills by winning the second annual EMS Week Wing Challenge, sponsored by Local 403 (More) Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. But don't miss out during the rest of the 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 Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected]