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Rise and shine, neighbors! Let's get this Tuesday started with everything you need to know.
In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...
- UAPD officer arrested on felony charge.
- Northport approves two major master plans.
- Updates on controversial Tuscaloosa recycling plant.
First, today's weather: Periods of rain. High: 54 | Low: 52.
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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to 11-year-old Layne Roberts, a Boy Scout and Northport Intermediate School student, who led the Pledge of Allegiance Monday during the regular meeting of the Northport City Council.
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- A University of Alabama Police officer is charged with first-degree domestic violence-burglary, following an incident involving an ex-girlfriend and another man over the weekend at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The Northport City Council on Monday moved forward on two major recreational master plans, albeit in different stages, for a pair of highly-anticipated projects aimed at boosting the quality of life for area residents — including its Northern Bicycle and Pedestrian Path project and the proposed water park/sportsplex. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Former University of Alabama and current Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is being suspended indefinitely for accusations that he violated the NFL's gambling policy and bet on games during the 2021 season. (Patch.com)
- Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, on his weekly podcast/web show, interviewed District 2 Councilor Raevan Howard, with the two elected officials discussing topics such as Howard's political background, her fight against a controversial recycling plant and her efforts with the Benjamin Barnes Branch YMCA in the city's West End. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The Northport City Council on Monday unanimously approved to contract with a firm to conduct a drainage study on Two-Mile Creek, which comes nearly a year after a devastating flood last June, in addition to other less-severe flooding events. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓
- 2022 Business After Hours @ Regions Mortgage (More)
- Dessert Concert Fundraiser @ Paul W. Bryant High School (More)
- Trivia @ Mellow Mushroom (More)
✏️ Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook ✏️
Alabama baseball (9-4) will host a pair of midweek matchups, first welcoming Middle Tennessee to town on Tuesday, with North Alabama making the trip to Tuscaloosa on Wednesday. (More)
The Tuscaloosa Public Library is holding weekly, bilingual storytimes at the Express Laundry Center on James I. Harrison Parkway through April 2. (More)
The Northport City Council approved an agreement Monday with Yellowhammer Engineering to create a master plan for the Hasson Park improvement project. (More)
👀 Check it out! 👀
DCH Health System is moving forward on construction of a new south parking deck, which will replace the current parking deck that is more than 50 years 0ld. Check out the video of a virtual flyover of the project to see what it will look like! (Tuscaloosa Patch)
👨💻 Other stories I'm reading today 👨💻
- Hillcrest Middle Fight Example Of Much Larger Problem (Chelsea Barton, WVUA 23)
- Completion of Northport's $15 Million Courtyard Marriott Hotel Delayed Again (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
- Tuscaloosa City School students help build Habitat For Humanity homes (Kelvin Reynolds, WBRC Fox 6 News)
- SGA Elections Board dismisses complaints against presidential candidates (Zach Johnson, Crimson White)
- Leaving Ukraine: Pro basketball player from Alabama gets out just before invasion (Mike Perrin, AL.com)
- Prisoner in altercation with correctional officer seven days before found unresponsive (Eddie Burkhalter, Alabama Political Reporter)
🏆 Winners of the Day 🏆
Shelton State Community College basketball head coaches Madonna Thompson and Joe Eatmon were both once again named ACCC Athletics Coaches of the Year as their successful regular seasons came to a close.
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