🌱 Northport Blood Drive + Brad Johnson Fundraisers, Services

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Wednesday morning started!

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

• Sweet shop opens.
• Northport mourns death of former police chief.
• Blood drive in memory of local student

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First, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 94 | Low: 76. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out this Wednesday morning goes to Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery in Northport. Here's a sneak peek inside.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Northport Police Department on Tuesday confirmed that Kerry Card, who served as the city's police chief from 2013-2014, died on Thursday, June 30. He was 76. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery will open its latest combination location on Wednesday morning in North Square Plaza on McFarland Boulevard in Northport. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The Bibb County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday publicly announced details regarding memorial services and fundraisers for K9 Deputy Brad Johnson, who died last Thursday after being shot by a suspect during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle the day before. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. A homicide investigation is underway after human remains were discovered Tuesday morning in a rural part of Lamar County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The American Red Cross is set to host a blood drive on Wednesday at the Northport Civic Center as a way to honor the memory of the late Jaden Elijah Smith. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. No. 1 JUCO prospect Malik Benson commits to Alabama (Hank South, BamaOnline)
2. His brother is accused of killing an Alabama police officer. He says his family tried to prevent it. (Lee Hedgepeth, CBS 42)
3. Who got an abortion in Alabama in 2020? Data shows most already had at least one child (Sarah Swetlik, AL.com)
4. Photos: Reproductive Rights Protest Held On Fourth Of July In Downtown Tuscaloosa (Brittany Marshall, Tuscaloosa Thread)
5. Alabama OL Javion Cohen Shares Struggle with Mental Health (Tony Tsoukalas, Bama Central)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— RP

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