Accolades Keep Coming For Tide; Free Coronavirus Testing Today

Ready to get this Sunday started?

In today's Daily, I pulled together more than one story about success for Crimson Tide athletics, along with an update on a comic book shop and lounge looking to open up shop in Northport.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny today in Tuscaloosa, with a high near 65 degrees and a low around 47.

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Patch Pick: Here's my favorite shot from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Saturday morning. Just look at those carrots! This produce was grown at Snow's Bend Farm in Coker.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. The No. 2 seed Crimson Tide is moving on in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament after a 68-55 win over Rick Pitino and the Iona Gaels Saturday night. The Tide will face No. 10 seed Maryland on Monday.

2. If you're into column writing, check out this cerebral and witty column from Mark Hughes Cobb. It'll make for a great Sunday morning read to get you thinking. (Tuscaloosa News)

3. Those wishing to take coronavirus tests can do so today at the Christian Community Church of Tuscaloosa, Dre Day reports. The tests will be free from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (105.1 The Block)

4. A new business is looking to open up shop in Northport. Noah Lueker reports that former Tuscaloosa Police officer Timothy Yzaguirres has announced plans to move from online-only to a brick-and-mortar store for his business — Izzy's Comics and Collectibles. The 1,100-square-foot hybrid comic shop and lounge will be located at 2801 Lurleen B Wallace North, Suite 102. (Tuscaloosa Thread)

5. Here's a story I wanted to do and missed, but I'm glad Britney Bailey could give them some fantastic coverage. Check out the story of the Alabama Steel — a semi-pro football team based out of Tuscaloosa that plays its home games at Central High School. (Crimson White)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- The Alabama gymnastics team won its 10th SEC Championship Saturday night and second under coach Dana Duckworth, as the Tide remains the only program in the SEC to never finish outside of the top four at the conference meet. The Tide also finished with its highest score on the season — 197.875.

- The Northport Police Department says it has been receiving reports from residents of a foul odor in the area of Huntington Place for the past several weeks. The department asks those with information to call (205) 339-6600.

- Woodstock Nutrition held its grand opening on Wednesday, but had to close early due to the severe weather moving through the area. The new business is located at 20000 Highway 11, Unit 10 in Woodstock.

- University of Alabama students took home a total of 17 awards at the 2021 American Advertising Awards celebration last week. Read more about it here.

- The Tuscaloosa County High Wildcats baseball team managed an 11-8 win over UMS-Wright Prep Saturday, but fell later in the day 7-5 to Saraland.

I hope you make the most of this Sunday, especially now that you're caught up on everything you need to know to get your day started! But don't miss out during the rest of the day!

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I'll see you around,

- Ryan

About me: I grew up in Tuscaloosa. I'm a graduate of the University of Alabama, an experienced journalist, editor and columnist and the founder of Tuscaloosa Patch. You can find me at baseball games, public meetings, events in the local arts community and wherever live music is played