🌱 Legendary T-News Owner Dies + More On Property Tax Vote

Good Morning, Tuscaloosa. Yesterday was a tough one on the home front, so we apologize for the late and truncated Daily. But we are so thankful for your love and support.

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Alabama women's basketball star Brittany Davis, who was named the SEC Player of the Week on Tuesday after leading the Tide to a pair of conference wins.

Here's today's weather: Warmer, but with rain High: 72 | Low: 60 🌧

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Here's the latest on the proposed property tax increase referendum to fund the Tuscaloosa County School System, which failed by a wide margin at the ballot box on Tuesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. On Valentine's Day my family said goodbye to one of the people who made everything possible: My Granddaddy. Learn more about his amazing life here. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Another of my heroes and longtime Tuscaloosa Patch supporter passed away on Monday: Jim Boone Jr. — the former owner of The Tuscaloosa News. I will never forget you Mr. Boone. Thank you for the kindness you've shown to me and my Mama. (Mark Hughes Cobb, Tuscaloosa News)
4. Following a domestic violence incident that led to a husband and wife dying in a murder/suicide over the weekend, here's a look at how to spot problems before they escalate. (Gracie Fusco, WVUA 23 News)
5. The West Alabama Women's Center could be on the verge of closing following a Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and led to abortion being outlawed in Alabama. (Lauren Jackson, WBRC FOX 6 News)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Wheel Throwing at Kentuck Art Center (More)
• Karaoke @ Copper Top (More)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— RP

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