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🌱 DCH Leadership Changes + Stolen Tortoise + New Cocktail Bar
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Tuscaloosa.
Good Morning, Tuscaloosa! We're halfway through the week, so wipe the sleep from your eyes and get all caught up on the most important headlines from around town before you start your day.
In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...
- Tuscaloosa's new cocktail bar.
- Leadership changes at DCH.
- TPD officers' heroic act.
But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 | Low: 49. 🌞
🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to our friends at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater for receiving an Excellence in Safety award from The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 78. (More)
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- Tuscaloosa County woman is offering a $1,500 reward for the safe return of her beloved pet after she believes he was stolen out of her yard in Elrod sometime Tuesday. Let's help get Presley home. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Downtown Tuscaloosa's newest cocktail bar, Atomic, is set to officially open on Oct. 8 in the lower level of Dillard's Chophouse. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Here's the latest on sweeping changes for the leadership of DCH Health System announced to employees on Monday. This comes after new DCH Chief Executive Officer Katrina Keefer announced plans to deliver on a range of cultural changes for the health care provider. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Two Tuscaloosa Police officers are credited with successfully dissuading a man from jumping off of the overpass near DCH Regional Medical Center Monday night. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- University of Alabama track and field star Ruben Banks is the latest athlete at the Capstone to ink a major NIL deal, as the sophomore thrower and WWE Next in Line Athlete has launched his brand store in partnership with Vintage Brand. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓
- Tuscaloosa County Commission meeting (Agenda)
- Future Student Information Session @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)
- Veteran and Employee Flu Kickoff @ Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (More)
- BrewHaHa Comedy Night @ Druid City Brewing Company (More)
- Tuscaloosa Career Fair @ Tuscaloosa Area Career Center (More)
- Live Trivia @ World of Beer (More)
- Storytime @ Taylorville-Brown Branch Library (More)
📸 Around T-Town 📸
There was a big turnout to enjoy the mild fall weather Tuesday evening at Stillman College, as local law enforcement agencies gathered for the school's National Night Out. The free community event featured food trucks, vendors and live music. (More)
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✏️ Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook ✏️
Ahead of the 45th annual Northport Citizen of the Year awards luncheon on Thursday, the winners of the five subcategories have been announced. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
Halloween is right around the corner and the Alabama Panhellenic Association (APA) announced its Trick or Treat on Sorority Row at the University of Alabama will return this year for the first time since 2019. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
The Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department will host its latest fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. (More)
Shelton State Community College and the University of North Alabama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing transfer information for SSCC students who wish to continue their education in culinary arts at UNA. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
JamisonMoneyFarmer PC, Alabama's seventh largest CPA firm, on Monday announced its latest round of employee promotions. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
The 45th annual Northport Citizen of the Year awards is set for Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Northport Civic Center. (More)
Alabama swimming's Rhyan White was named the Southeastern Conference Swimmer of the Week Tuesday following the Crimson Tide's win at Arkansas last Friday to open the season. (More)
The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday announced conference pairings for the 2023 college baseball season. Here's a look at the Tide's slate of games. (More)
🏃 On The Move 🏃
Stillman College on Tuesday announced that Nicholas Finch has been named the college's assistant athletics director for compliance, facilities and game operations. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today
- United Way Hosts Inaugural Tuscaloosa Dogtoberfest (Gracie Johnson, WVUA 23)
- UA group wants 'Dixie' out of Alabama fight song, says perpetuates 'harmful language and ideals' (Ben Flanagan, AL.com)
- SGA approves October student organization funding, grants $7,135.53 for controversial speaker event (Skyler Dunn & Ainsley Platt, Crimson White)
- Alabama football and Texas A&M defenses face similar challenges this week (Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News)
- Walker County Sheriff's Office adds two licensed pilots for helicopter service (Kyra Purvis, ABC 33/40)
🙏 Obituaries 🙏
- Wayland Dunn, 74, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)
- Eunice Tierce Lunceford, 97, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)
- Elloweese Savage, 70, of Fayette (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)
- Patsy Langner, 83, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)
- Richard "Ricky" Lee Hayes, 69, of Tuscaloosa (Rockco Funeral Home)
- Doris Ophelia Jones Grauel, 91, of Thorsby (Rockco Funeral Home)
- Norman Houben, 93, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Funeral Home)
- Jimmy Lee Robinson, 84, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)
- Wayne R. James, 64, of York (Weatherly Funeral Home)
That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!
— RP
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com
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