Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Decatur.
🚧 Accidents
Multiple agencies responded to an overturned 18-wheeler on Beltline Road near the Bama Pawn Shop in Decatur on May 12 — authorities said no one was injured, southbound lanes were blocked, and drivers were advised to take an alternate route.
🚨 Crime
A Tuscaloosa man was stopped on I-65 Sunday in Priceville when police found packaged marijuana + a pound of synthetic narcotics/THC and a stolen firearm in his vehicle and charged him with drug-related offenses.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that the Office of Information Technology responded to a cybersecurity event affecting some state systems.
The event was first detected Friday evening and teams worked with a third-party cybersecurity firm to secure services—state employees were advised to be cautious with suspicious emails.
🏥 Health
Morgan County Health Department released the latest health inspection scores for establishments inspected May 5th–10th that measure compliance on a 100-point scale.
Some Decatur venues had critical issues such as Francesco's Italian Restaurant showing insect presence + Burger King reporting improper storage of toxic chemicals.
🏈 Sports
The Rocket City Trash Pandas are revealing two new alternate identities at a barbecue-themed weekend at Toyota Field on June 13 and 14.
Fans will join pop-up parties at local BBQ joints starting today — tickets cost $8 while merchandise is available online and in team stores.
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