🌱 Nick Saban USF Postgame + New Pizzeria For Northport

Rise and shine, T-Town! Grab the coffee and let's get this Sunday morning started.

But first, today's weather: Sunny; pleasant, less humid. High: 86 | Low: 60 🌞

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Sunday morning goes to the Alabama volleyball team for wrapping up the non-conference portion of its schedule Saturday evening by sweeping Grambling State at Foster Auditorium. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Here's everything Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban had to say following a 17-3 road win over South Florida that saw two different quarterbacks lead the offense. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The offensive line was a point of noticeable concern during the win for Alabama, so here's a look at why Saban said it was a "consistent problem." (Cody Godwin, BamaOnline)
3. Mississippi-based Lost Pizza Co. has announced plans to open a location in Northport in the former Mr. Bill's restaurant on McFarland Boulevard. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. A ceremony was held Friday as the federal building and courthouse has been renamed for former U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. (Mark Hughes Cobb, Tuscaloosa News)
5. On the recruiting trail, Alabama football has received a commitment from Ramsay 3-star linebacker Quinton "QB" Reese. (Ben Thomas, AL.com)

❤️ Many Thanks ❤️

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🏈 From The Cheap Seats 🏈

The University of West Alabama football team dropped its second loss of the season Saturday in a 23-16 defeat to North Greenville University. (More)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Raiford Eugene Johnson, 82, of Moundville (Memory Chapel)

Joyce A. Hunter, 76, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Josie Vanhorn, 80, of Northport (Wills' Funeral Service)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— RP

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