🌱 Busy Night In Northport + Saban Statement On Mike Leach

Get on up, T-Town! Grab the coffee and let's get this Tuesday morning started with all of the most important headlines from around town.

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

• A busy night in Northport.
• Nick Saban on Mike Leach.
• Session's December cocktail

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But first, today's weather: Low clouds. High: 64 | Low: 59. 🌥

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to the City of Northport and District 4 Councilwoman Jamie Dykes for making a $1,500 donation to Toys for Tots Monday.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Here's the latest on three major recreational projects that the Northport City Council took action on during its regular meeting Monday night. As it stands, Northport is now several big steps closer to a water park, an outdoor adventure park and a transformation of Kentuck Park into a world-class sports tournament facility. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Here's what Alabama football coach Nick Saban had to say Monday after receiving news that Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach was hospitalized in critical condition. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. he Northport City Council on Monday unanimously approved a measure that will see District 3 Councilman John Hinton become the next council president and ultimately the next mayor of Northport, which follows the untimely resignation of Mayor Bobby Herndon at the end of the calendar year. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. In other city council news, Monday night represented the last council meeting for Mayor Herndon, which saw him deliver these remarks. Watch his speech in full here. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Session Cocktails in downtown Tuscaloosa is currently partnering with Tuscaloosa's One Place to bring its patrons a cocktail to fit the season that will also benefit a worthy cause. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• PACT Act Town Hall @ Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (More)
• Live Trivia @ Black Warrior Brewing (More)
• Home in Place Tinsel Trail Meet and Greet (More)
• 2022 Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours @ City of Tuscaloosa/Mercedes Clubhouse/Amphitheater (More)

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👀 Check it out 👀

During his final meeting before stepping down, Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon had the opportunity to name KFC Northport's Business of the Month for December on Monday. The honor was accepted by former City of Northport employee Randall Crowell.

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Nick's Kids Foundation Celebrates Local Teachers (Chelsea Barton, WVUA 23)
2. Alabama 'becoming a basketball school' as Tide hoops outrank football (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
3. Alabama WR Aaron Anderson enters transfer portal (AJ Holliday, CBS 42)
4. Alabama softball releases full 2023 schedule, highlighted by three games vs. WCWS teams (Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News)
5. Tuscaloosa Academy Tops 2A Coaches Poll (Kim Rankin, Tide 100.9)

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🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Jimmy J. Holsonback, Sr., 88, of Kennedy (Norwood-Wyatt Funeral Home)

Dolores Hubbard, 81, of Centreville (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Robert Thetford "Thed" Spree, 75, of Boligee (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Larry Noble Maddix Jr., 22, of Tuscaloosa (Williams Service Funeral Home)

James McCollum Sr., 73, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

Timmeric Bryant, 22, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

Robin Gladney, 42, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— RP

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