🌱 Former Northport Mayor Dies + Tuscaloosa Kangaroo Update

Get on up, Tuscaloosa! Here are your headlines to get this Monday morning started.

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Now, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 73. ⛅️

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to former Alabama tennis star Erin Routliffe, who clinched the doubles title at Citi Open at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center Saturday.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Obsessed with the "Tuscaloosa Kangaroo?" Here's our in-depth look at the origins of the story, along with the most recent update you'll find in Tuscaloosa. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Patch has confirmed that Donna Aaron, the first and only woman elected mayor of Northport, has died at the age of 79. Here's our feature on the longtime public servant (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Here's what UA football offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien had to say at Alabama's preseason Media Day over the weekend. (Charlie Potter, Bama Online)
4. Alabama football coach Nick Saban offered up insight on the Tide's receiving corps, including transfer Tyler Harrell (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
5. Don't miss this feature on what Tide defensive coordinator Pete Golding learned following his DUI arrest earlier this year. (Katie Windham, Bama Central)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— RP

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