Fire On Railroad Trestle + Big Grant For Northport Police

TGIF, T-Town! Get all caught up with us and on to your weekend!

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

• Fire on railroad trestle.
• NPD gets grant for body cams.
• Big events coming to Tuscaloosa Tennis Center

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny with some cloud. High: 79 | Low: 52 🌤

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Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to the newest member of the Crimson Tide women's basketball coaching staff Tyus Hooks, who has been hired as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Crews Contain Fire On Northport Side Of Black Warrior River Railroad Trestle: No injuries were reported and officials said there was no danger to the public in the immediate aftermath. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Northport Police Department Lands $20K Federal Grant For Body Camera Program: The Northport Police Department on Thursday announced it has been awarded a $20,000 federal grant to expand and enhance its body-worn camera program. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Slate Of Major Tournaments Announced For Tuscaloosa Tennis Center: A slate of major tennis tournaments scheduled over the next three years is expected to bring hundreds of athletes and spectators to Tuscaloosa. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. University of Alabama partners with Mercedes-Benz: The University of Alabama and Mercedes-Benz are partnering for a program that also includes a university in Germany. (Allen Smith, WVUA 23 News)
5. These are the 5 most popular degrees at the University of Alabama: Check out the most popular courses of study at the Captstone with this detailed breakdown. (Williesha Morris, AL.com)

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