🌱 New PARA Director + Northport Water Park + Mike Pence At UA

Rise and shine, T-Town! Grab the coffee, let the dog out and get all caught up with us before you start this Wednesday morning.

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

• Northport water park.
• New PARA director.
• Mike Pence coming to Tuscaloosa.

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But first, today's weather: A t-storm possible. High: 70 | Low: 52. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Northridge High School senior Ella Sears, who recently signed to continue her softball career at Coastal Alabama. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The City of Northport on Tuesday revealed a first look at plans for a proposed $18 million aquatic center on McFarland Boulevard, with work expected to begin this fall. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) Board of Directors has officially hired Brian C. Davis as executive director and CEO during its board meeting Tuesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. A conservative student group at the University of Alabama is set to host former Vice President Mike Pence for a speaking engagement on April 11. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. State Rep. Ron Bolton, a Republican from Northport, pre-filed a bill on Monday that, if passed, would make it a felony for undocumented immigrants to possess a firearm, while also updating certain provisions in the law. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. University of Alabama Adapted Athletics is set to host the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Championships later this week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Trivia Night @ Hoppers Corner Bar (More)
• Alabama State baseball @ Alabama (More)
• Wednesday Board Game Nights @ Down to Game (More)
• Wind Down Wednesday Jazz Night @ Beauty By La'Colours (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Alabama legislative session starts with tax rebate, tax cuts likely to be considered (Mike Cason, AL.com)
2. Bear Creek Chicken Caper: Sources Says Thieves Claimed Reward, Flew The Coop (Mary Barron, WVUA 23 News)
3. Theatre Tuscaloosa shifts to a 'Sister Act' for summer musical (Mark Hughes Cobb, Tuscaloosa News)
4. Alabama updates weights heading into 2023 spring camp (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)
5. Alabama players that added, dropped weight since last season (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

George Myrick, 75, of Northport (Northport Funeral Service)

Joyce Fields, 86, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— RP

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