Back-To-School Photos + Northport Census Update

Happy Sunday, Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Rain starting in the afternoon. High: 88 | Low: 71.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa:

1. It was a busy week in Tuscaloosa, so get caught up here on the biggest stories I covered and things you might've missed during the week that was, including updates on the pandemic, politics and more (More on Patch)
2. The latest round of 2020 U.S. Census data shows the City of Northport grew its population by a stunning 33% over the last 10 years, which is in line with trends seen at the county level and across the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area. (More on Patch)
3. A Northport man is behind bars after leading police on a high-speed vehicle chase and foot pursuit Friday afternoon that resulted in law enforcement descending on Crimson Student Living during an effort to locate him. (More on Patch)
4. School started back this week across Tuscaloosa County and we were so excited to see so many smiling faces submitted by parents. See them all here! (More on Patch)
   
5. Check out this inspirational video of U.S. Marine and Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter speaking to the University of Alabama football team ahead of the 2021 season. (More)

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Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Tuscaloosa doctor discusses COVID-19 safety with upcoming football season (Tim Reid, CBS 42)
• Schools COVID-19 dashboard to return in early September (Josh Gauntt, WBRC Fox 6)
• Ten Alabama Counties with the largest population gains (Brandon Moseley, Alabama Politcal Reporter)
• 'A no-brainer for HBCUs': Why some schools are footing students' bills (Lilly Jackson, Reckon)
• Nuggets from Alabama's first fall scrimmage (Tony Tsoukalas, BamaInsider)
• Photos from Alabama's first scrimmage of the 2021 preseason (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
• Alabama OL Kendall Randolph Sprains Ankle (Joey Blackwell, Bama Central)
• NIL is already making the rich richer. Imagine if Alabama football could add scholarships, too (Cecil Hurt, Tuscaloosa News)
• Nick Saban: Alabama has to 'play well around' Bryce Young (Mike Rodak, AL.com)

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Have a great Sunday

— RP

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