🌱 Free Car Seats In Northport + Autism Advocate In Tuscaloosa

Hi all. It's me, Ryan Phillips, your host of the Tuscaloosa Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town and around the county.

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

• Improvements for county schools.
• Two men arrested for child sexual abuse.
• Free car seats in Northport.

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First, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 89 | Low: 73. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to the participants in the Northport Police Department's Teen Academy, who recently volunteered at the West Alabama Food Bank.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. A local autism advocate has announced plans to call for the City of Tuscaloosa to reform its health insurance policy to be more inclusive for those with autism spectrum disorder. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit has arrested two men for child sexual abuse involving extended family members and several victims. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Stan Acker is set to propose two separate payouts from his Community Development funds for different improvements at Flatwoods Elementary and Northside High School. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Northport Fire Rescue and Safe Kids Tuscaloosa will offer free car seats to those who qualify later this week. Find out if you're eligible. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. It's been a busy start to the summer for the University of Alabama, so check out these Faculty and Staff Accolades for May And June. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Empowered Marketing Plan Workshop (More)
• Tuscaloosa Libertarian Party interest meeting (More)
• Community Night @ Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa (More)
• Crimson and White Wine Tasting @ Spirits Wine Cellar (More)

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👀 Check it out 👀

The Carroll's Creek Volunteer Fire Department said there were no injuries in a commercial vehicle crash on Bone Camp Road Monday morning.

5️⃣ Other stories I'm reading today

1. 'Abortion is healthcare': Roe v. Wade decision protested in Tuscaloosa (Ben Flanagan, AL.com)
2. USFL confirms second season coming next spring, headquarters to stay in Birmingham (Phil Pinarski, CBS 42)
3. Alberta gas station includes 1st EV charging stations in Tuscaloosa Co. (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
4. 12 Men Arrested in Weekend Prostitution Sting in Tuscaloosa (Brittany Marshall, Tuscaloosa Thread)
5. Following Clark Retirement, Bryant Vincent named Interim Head Coach of the Blazers (Johnny Congdon, ABC 33/40)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— RP

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