New Vaccine Sites In Tuscaloosa; Senate Election In Bibb Today

Good Morning T-Town!

In today's Daily, we have an update on a special election in west central Alabama, new contracts for University of Alabama coaches and everything else you need to know to be in the loop to kick off this Tuesday.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with increasing clouds and a high near 74 degrees and a low around 63.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Tony Tsoukalas reported on Monday that the details of Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats’ contract extension were announced, along with the new contracts for nine football assistants and both of the football strength and conditioning coordinators. (BamaInsider)

2. Crimson Care Primary & Urgent Care, under the direction of Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty, are now offering the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, Jason Morton reports. Vaccines are available at its locations on Skyland Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Parkway. (Tuscaloosa News)

3. Drew Taylor reports a lineman for Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation died Monday morning following a fall in the Mount Herman community near Greensboro in Hale County. The lineman reportedly climbed up a pole when it broke, causing him to fall. (CBS 42)

4. Tuscaloosa County has been placed at a marginal risk for severe storms Wednesday, which could bring winds up to 60 mph and quarter size hail between noon and 9 p.m.

5. Javon Williams reports that more than 5,000 students are expected to participate in spring commencement at the University of Alabama, with some expressing concerns over safety protocols, such as rules in place liming the number of guests per graduate and other social distancing guidelines. (Crimson White)

Today in Tuscaloosa

- Young Tuscaloosa will host its March social tonight from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Druid City Social. The event is free for members and $15 for guests.

- Trivia at Mellow Mushroom (6:30-8 p.m.)

- Karaoke at Hotel Indigo (6-9 p.m.)

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Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- Tuscaloosa County EMA announced its has rescheduled the Alberta area's coronavirus vaccination registration pop-up site for Monday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 6 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. after it was postponed due to severe weather.

- The Northport Police Department on Monday announced the passing of longtime officer Joe Huffman, who was the department's oldest retiree and served as an officer for over 25 years.

- Voters in Bibb, Chilton and Shelby counties will take to the polls today in the special election for Senate District 14 after the seat was left vacant following the appointment of Cam Ward as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Parole. The nonpartisan ballot will feature Joseph Barlow, Donna Strong and April Weaver.

- Kentuck's April Art Night will be held Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., featuring "Folkstream by Coker" by Jerry Coker in the Museum Gallery and live music from Soapy Jones and the Surprise Inside.

- Shelton State Community College will begin summer and fall registration on Friday, April 9 with registration initially staggered according to student status.

- Shelton State's baseball team swept a doubleheader from Calhoun County on Monday, 11-5 and 9-1, while the Lady Bucs softball team also won its first of two against the Warhawks 7-4.

- In collegiate track & field action, Stillman College's Willie Washington won the shot put at the Birmingham-Southern Hilltop Birdwell Classic over the weekend. Kamryn Harris also scored twice with personal records, placing fifth in the 400-meter dash in a time of 1:02.43 and finished eighth in the 200-meter with a time of 26.99.

- The Demopolis Tigers baseball team trounced the Central High Falcons on Monday 12-0, with Jaylon Singleton knocking across the only hit for Central on the afternoon.

It's shaping up to be a busy one, but now you're caught up and ready to seize this Tuesday. Don't miss out during the rest of your day, though! Follow along with me throughout the day on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates and everything you need to know in Tuscaloosa!

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- Ryan

About me: I grew up in Tuscaloosa. I'm a graduate of the University of Alabama, an experienced journalist, editor and columnist and the founder of Tuscaloosa Patch. You can find me at baseball games, public meetings, events in the local arts community and wherever live music is played!