High School Football Scores + Carlos Santana + Rosedale Pursuit

It's football Saturday, T-Town! Here's all the stories to get you going this morning before you roll with the Tide the rest of the day.

First, today's weather: Sunny today in Tuscaloosa. High 89 | Low 68

Patch Pick

The Tuscaloosa Academy Knights won its first game of the 2021 campaign with a 39-14 road win over Fort Dale Academy Friday night.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa:

1. A man was charged with attempting to elude police in Rosedale Court after a brief vehicle chase Wednesday, Tuscaloosa Police Department Public Information Officer Stephanie Taylor confirmed to Townsquare Media Friday. (Meg Summers, Tuscaloosa Thread)
2. Here's an introspective look from a talented local writer about Carlos Santana, as the music legend gears up to take the stage at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater later this month (Mark Hughes Cobb, Tuscaloosa News)
3. Big Daddy's Mediterranean Grill said Friday that its popular eatery on Greensboro Avenue is now permanently closed, dealing a blow to the Tuscaloosa culinary scene. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. DCH Northport’s Adult Rehabilitation Program recently rolled out new rehabilitation technology that is the first of its kind in Alabama .(Aajene Robinson, WVUA 23)
5. Don't miss this in-depth look at the contentious process leading to the Northport City Council's appointment of its newest representative on the DCH Board of Directors. (Tuscaloosa Patch).

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Other Stories I'm reading today ...

• Tuscaloosa bars and restaurants expect big crowds for game day Saturday (Tim Reid, CBS 42)
• Uniquely Alabama: The Religion Of Football (Michael Seale, Birmingham Patch)
• UA begins distributing HEERF III funds (Zach Johnson, Crimson White)
• ADPH to offer COVID vaccines, testing at college football game (Micah Danney, Alabama Political Reporter)
• Alabama turns to college football to boost vaccinations (Kim Chandler, Associated Press)
• New punter James Burnip bringing Aussie style to Alabama (Tony Tsoukalas, BamaInsider)

West Alabama high school football finals

• Hillcrest 49, Brookwood 16
• Thompson 58, Tuscaloosa County 0
• Paul W. Bryant 7, Northridge 28
• Northside 32, Haleyville 7
• Montevallo 10, American Christian 34
• Sipsey Valley 22, Shelby County 35
• Hale County 26, Montgomery Academy 45
• Oak Grove 0, Gordo 45
• Dallas County 20, Bibb County 48
• Aliceville 18, Addison 19
• Berry 20, South Lamar 36
• Sulligent 53, Cold Springs 14
• Tuscaloosa Academy 39, Fort Dale Academy 14
• Oakman 45, Holly Pond 0
• Pickens County 20, Hubbertville 7

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