🌱 Alabama Football Headlines + Tommy Wilcox Feature

Get on up, Tuscaloosa! It's game day and there's an early kickoff, so don't miss out on your Saturday morning headlines before you Roll with the Tide!

In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...

• Alabama at Texas
• Tommy Wilcox remembers Cotton Bowl.
• A special honor for a local school.

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First, today's weather: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 84 | Low: 71. ⛈

🇺🇸 A RARE HONOR 🇺🇸

Taylorville Primary School on Friday held a special program to remember those who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 , in addition to the school being named a National Freedom Flag and World Trade Center Educational Project host school. As part of the distinction Taylorville Primary School will host a piece of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. It's game day Tuscaloosa! While the Tide might be on the road this Saturday, get caught up here on five of the most important storylines we'll be following. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. I caught up this week with Alabama football legend Tommy Wilcox to hear his stories from the last time the Crimson Tide took on the Longhorns in the Lone Star State. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The Tuscaloosa Police Department says it has arrested a man suspected of multiple armed robberies in the city over the last year. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The Tuscaloosa Police Department is set to host a family-friendly Halloween Carnival next month in Snow Hinton Park. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has organized an initiative for fans of The University of Alabama and Auburn University to compete by collecting much-needed data for Alabama's ecosystems. Learn more here! (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• 19th Annual Canine Classic @ Kentuck Park (More)
• Sound & Shape @ Druid City Brewing Company (More)
• Druid City Rockers @ Rabbit Hole (More)
• The Velcro Pygmies @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• Harry's Bar 50th Anniversary Party (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. As Elections Draw Near, Search For Poll Workers Ramps Up (Chelsea Barton, WVUA 23)
2. Mack Brown believes Texas 'absolutely' wins 2009 title over Alabama if Colt McCoy doesn't get hurt (Mark Heim, AL.com)
3. Northport Mayor delivers huge loads of bottled water in Jackson, Mississippi (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
4. Will Alabama Running Backs Outrush Bijan Robinson: Three-And-Out (Joey Blackwell, Bama Central)
5. Former Alabama football linebacker fights Johnny Lawrence on 'Cobra Kai' (Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com