Hillcrest Alums Shine + Big Al's Popcorn Costume + 'Dega Updates

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up before you begin this week and rainy Monday.

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

• Patch at Talladega.
• Hillcrest alums shine on gameday.
• Answers to questions on Big Al's popcorn costume from Saturday.

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First, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 81 Low: 67.

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Patch Shoutout!

A huge congratulations to Nicole DuBose, who was announced as the new Director of Workforce Development at Shelton State Community College. She has been employed full-time with the college since 2008. Click here to see a interview posted by the school! (More)

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa:

1. The YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway was rained out before starting on Sunday, but that didn't stop fans from enjoying the experience. Be sure to check back today for more coverage! (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Social media was abuzz over Big Al's popcorn costume, following Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin's pre-game interview comments. Here's your answer as to its origins! (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
3. Check out this in-depth look after the Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously approved the development of the soon-to-be Saban Center. (Jason Morton, Tuscaloosa News)
4. Alabama running back Brian Robinson, Jr. and fellow former Hillcrest High Patriot and Kentucky linebacker Jacquez Jones were named Walter Camp National FBS Players of the Week for their respective performances. (More)(More)
5. Having stink bug problems? My colleague and friend Michael Seale took a look at the uptick in stink bug prevalence in Alabama and provides tips to combat them. (Birmingham Patch)

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Patch Pick

In Jimmie Johnson's pit area at Talladega Superspeedway, there was a sign honoring Hendrick crew member and former Alabama football player Rowdy Harrell, who was killed along with his wife in a car wreck earlier this year.

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Today in Tuscaloosa

Poetry & Prose @ Icon (More)

This Could Be You Comedy Open Mic @ Black Warrior Brewing Co. (More)

Mom's Night Out @ Druid City Social (More)

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Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Hale County residents: Road complaints get hostile response from officials(Jacyn Abbott, WVUA 23)
• Opinion | The modern medical equivalent to bleeding (Joey Kennedy, Alabama Political Reporter)
• UA updates Campus Mail Service district zones and locations (Jennifer Baggett, Crimson White)
• Project aims to ID voting rights marchers of 'Bloody Sunday' (Associated Press)
• Are legal challenges next for Alabama's prison plan using COVID-19 relief dollars? (Pat Duggins, Alabama Public Radio)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

Have a great week!

— RP

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