Good Morning, Tuscaloosa! We’re almost to the weekend, but until we’re there, let’s get you all caught up on everything going on in town.
In today’s Daily, we have these stories and more …
- Northside star signs D1 scholarship
- Special election for property tax
- Drainage repairs for southern part of county.
But first, today’s weather: Cold with clouds and sun. High: 48 | Low: 26. ⛅️
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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out this Thursday morning goes to Northside High softball star Becca Leigh Chadwick for signing a scholarship to continue her career with Troy University.
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a referendum to be held next year that will allow voters to decide on raising property taxes to provide additional funding support for the Tuscaloosa County School System. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Local restaurant consultant and foodie influencer Cathy Logan is putting the final touches on west Northport’s newest nutrition hot spot — Kentuck Nutrition — before hopefully opening in December. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The holiday season is nearly upon us and fans of Elvis Presley will be able to enjoy a “Blue Christmas” at Druid City Music Hall on Dec. 9. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved $350,000 in unused federal aid money to address four different drainage repair projects in the southern portion of the county. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Here’s everything Nick Saban had to say during his press conference on Wednesday as the Tide prepares to host Austin Peay. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓
- Little Guppies Storytime @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)
- Orchestra/Strings Concert @ Northridge High (More)
- Karaoke @ Copper Top (More)
- Jason Jones @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
- Electric Blue Yonder @ Druid City Brewing Co. (More)
- Lisa McNair book signing @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)
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5️⃣ Other Stories I’m Reading Today
- Dancers Perform The Nutcracker At Rise Center (Gracie Fusco, WVUA 23)
- Literature, fine arts requirements part of cutback in core curriculum courses required by University of Alabama (Drew Taylor, CBS 42)
- Tuscaloosa Police Train Other Agencies on Firearms Forensics Tech Wednesday (Brittany Marshall, Tuscaloosa Thread)
- QSA hosts State of the Queer Union (Raelee Sents, Crimson White)
- Nick Saban Has Praise For Tide Defensive Coordinator Pete Golding (Kirk McNair, BamaOnline)
🙏 Obituaries 🙏
Melvin Adams Jr., 62, of Boligee (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)
Wanda Fay Creel, 74, of Centreville (Rockco Funeral Home)
Rebecca Smalley Beasley, 72, of Berry (Sunset Funeral Home)
Charlie Massey, 77, of Moundville (Wills Funeral Service)
Allen Bruce Hawkins, 58, (Williams Service)
Now you’re in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I’ll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next edition.
— RP