TCHS Grad Named Secretary Of Army + High School & Bama Football Previews

TGIF, T-Town! Get all caught up with us to start this Friday morning!

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

• Northport native appointed to prestigious post.
• Reading Allies in need of volunteers.
• High school football preview.

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First, a look at today's weather: Hot with some clouds. High: 96 | Low: 75 🥵

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to the Tuscaloosa County Deputy Sheriffs' Association for recently made a donation to Northside High School Principal Jeremy Madden and his family following a devastating house fire that destroyed their Fayette County home Friday night. The check was presented by NHS School Resource Officer Deputy Jason Jones. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Northport Native, TCHS Grad Adam Telle Named Acting Secretary Of The Army: President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Adam Telle, who has served since last year as assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, will take over as acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. West Alabama High School Football Preview: Sept. 4, 2026: The 2026 high school football season is in full swing, so here's a look at the games we'll be following Friday night. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Headed To Bryant-Denny For Alabama's Opener? Here's What Fans Need To Know: Alabama football returns to Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday for its 2026 home opener and fans heading to campus can expect several changes to the gameday experience. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Reading Allies Seeks Volunteers For Fall Semester At Tuscaloosa-Area Schools: Reading Allies is looking for volunteers to spend 30 minutes a week helping young students strengthen their reading skills and build confidence during the fall semester. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Arts Council Accepting Applications For Tuscaloosa County Small Grants Program: The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is accepting applications for its annual Small Grants Program, which provides funding for artists and nonprofit organizations pursuing arts-related projects across Tuscaloosa County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today in T-Town 🗓

• Jon Hand @ Paul W. Bryant Museum (3 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Want to beat the heat this game day? Downtown bars and restaurants are already prepared (Bentley Culbreth, WVUA 23 News)
2. Tuscaloosa's public safety director could get nearly $50k raise under proposal (Josh Gauntt, WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Former University of Alabama NIL content director pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution (A.J. Holliday, Alabama's 42)
4. Alabama basketball announces staff updates, including addition of Nate Oats' wife (Charlie Potter, On3)
5. 'Man, He's Strong': The Conversation That Paved Ryan Coleman-Williams' Offseason (Hunter De Siver, Bama Central)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Patricia "Pat" Dunbar, 78, of Northport (Heritage Chapel)

Linda Carver, 79, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Shelby Sue Channell, 86, of Duncanville (Memory Chapel)

J.B. Edgil, 75, of Carbon Hill (Nelson Funeral Home)

Debra Jeanette Walker, 69, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today.

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