West Alabama Wednesday News Outlook

1) Temperatures will continue to scorch today, Wednesday, June 28. Make sure to follow the Tuscaloosa Thread for it's latest weather coverage and best tips to beat the heat.

2) A moratorium on new bars in the city of Tuscaloosa is in place through the new year after a Tuesday City Council vote. The city's mayor and police chief agree Tuscaloosa's dozens of bars put a strain on resources in a time where TPD already has trouble staffing.

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3) The Thread's coverage of Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week continues with a profile of another local favorite, Southern Ale House.

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4) Former Maryland baseball head coach Rob Vaughn, now at Alabama, has recruited one of his best players with the Terps to make the trip to Tuscaloosa. Outfielder Ian Petrutz hit 14 HR as a sophomore in College Park, MD, hitting .288 in his two seasons of play.