🌱 Kentuck Park Improvements + Missing Woman + Northport Recycling

Hey, neighbors. It's Thursday in Tuscaloosa and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

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

• Improvements for Kentuck Park.
• Missing Tuscaloosa woman.
• Recycling in Northport.

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First, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 94 | Low: 74. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to retired Northport Police Department K9 officer Ooze and his family, as the beloved police dog enjoys his retirement.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The City of Northport and its public works department is set to provide two recycling drop-off locations beginning Monday, July 25 as the city continues to promote its commitment to recycling. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Tuscaloosa Police Department is working to locate a Tuscaloosa woman who was reported missing on Wednesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Several people were taken to the hospital after an American Airlines flight was diverted to Birmingham Airport on Wednesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday approved $22,000 from the coffers of each of the four Commission districts to go toward resurfacing the walking track at Kentuck Park. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Brookwood Mayor Joe Barger announced on Wednesday that applications are now being accepted to fill a recently-vacated seat on the Brookwood City Council. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Little Stingrays Story Time @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)
• Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Membership Luncheon (More)
• Historic Tuscaloosa Lecture Series (More)
• Thomas Rhett @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Positive movement in case of Alabama men trapped in Ukraine (WVUA 23 News)
2. Bryce Young wins ESPY for best college male athlete (WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. Alabama football finds its class of 2023 kicker in 5-star Conor Talty (Nick Alvarez, AL.com)
4. C-Spire promises to do better as City of Tuscaloosa eyes withholding permits over complaints (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
5. Georgia Coach Kirby Smart Comments on Scott Cochran's Addiction Issues (Christopher Walsh, Bama Central)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— RP

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