🌱 McWright's Ferry Road Project + Brookwood High Football Signing

Rise and shine, T-Town! Let's get this Saturday morning started!

Here's today's weather: Not as warm; an a.m. t-storm. High: 87| Low: 68 ⛈

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out this Sunday morning goes to officials from Tuscaloosa County, the City of Tuscaloosa, the City of Northport for hosting a ground-breaking for the McWright's Ferry Road extension project on Friday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic announced on Friday that it will host its third annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 29. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Three-star offensive lineman Williams Sanders of Brookwood High School — a 6-foot-3, 295-pound guard — committed Friday to continue his football career at the University of Alabama. (Brandon Howard, Tide Illustrated)
3. Alabama lawmakers on Friday adjourned the special session and refused to create a second majority-Black congressional district in the state. (Associated Press)
4. Here's the latest from one Tuscaloosa city councilor who predicts the council will pass a one-time police retention bonus. (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
5. Legendary University of Alabama radio broadcaster Eli Gold recently spoke out about his battle with cancer and plans to return to the booth this fall. (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Museum Fossil Excursion Day Trips (More)
• Carson Carlisle Band @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• It's Party Time Tonight with Ashten Akins at Copper Top (More)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— RP

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