Good morning Northport! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Northport Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Northport Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Northport.
1. Two hotels, massive indoor sports facility proposed for Northport Shore development (abc3340.com) — Northport officials are weighing the sale of two city-owned parcels at Northport Shore to build a family-focused hotel, a luxury hotel, and a 100,000-square-foot indoor sports facility. The council has only held first readings so far, with a public hearing and final vote expected Sept. 21, giving residents a chance to weigh in on how this project could reshape local tourism and recreation.
2. Northport moves forward with new City Hall, approves land purchase and seeks more property (abc3340.com) — Northport leaders just approved buying about 1.9 acres between Lurleen Wallace Boulevard, Bridge Avenue, and 10th Street as the proposed site for a new City Hall. The council also authorized negotiations for more nearby parcels, though final land costs, construction price, and a project timeline remain undecided and will require additional public votes before any further purchases are finalized.
3. What to do around Tuscaloosa for Sept. 3-9 (tuscaloosanews.com) — Northport residents have several options for getting out this week, including the free, family-friendly Kentuck Art Night on Thursday at the Kentuck Art Center downtown. The broader West Alabama calendar also features Alabama's football home opener, the Tuscaloosa farmers market, WWE Raw in Birmingham, and a long list of concerts and theater events running into October.
4. Alabama Rising Stars Games: TrackMan Files (prepbaseballreport.com) — Young baseball prospects from across Alabama recently converged on River Run Park in Northport for the inaugural Alabama Rising Stars Games, giving local families a close look at the state's next wave of talent. Coaches used TrackMan technology to measure pitching movement, spin rates, and exit velocity, turning the Northport workout into a detailed evaluation session for players in the 2031–2032 classes.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Northport PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Northport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Northport Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.