First, a look at today's weather: Some sun and clouds. 86 | Low: 64 🌤
🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Keith Mason of the City of Northport's Public Works Department, who was recently honored for a decade a service.
Tuscaloosa Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Deadly 2023 Shooting: A Tuscaloosa man found guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of Rufus Tyrone Carter IV will serve life in prison after receiving his sentence on Tuesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Downtown Eatery Earns 2026 Wine Spectator Award Of Excellence: Forté in the Alamite Hotel in downtown Tuscaloosa has been recognized by Wine Spectator for its wine program, earning the publication's 2026 Award of Excellence as part of its annual Restaurant Awards. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Visitor Spending Topped $1B In Tuscaloosa County Last Year: Tourism generated more than $1 billion in visitor spending across Tuscaloosa County in 2025, according to data released Tuesday by Visit Tuscaloosa. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Sixers add offensive firepower, draft guard Labaron Philon Jr. with 22nd pick: The former Crimson Tide standout on Tuesday became the latest Alabama basketball player taken in the first round of the NBA Draft. (NBC Sports)
Drivers offer their thoughts on Skyland, McFarland intersection project: Here's what some people had to say at a public interest meeting regarding the massive highway project. (Armani Dixon, WVUA 23 News)