🌱 Northport Bond Rating + Tony Mitchell Arrest

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

First, today's weather: Warmer with partial sunshine. High: 65 | Low: 42 🌞

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Stillman College track and field for competing at the University of Montevallo Falcons Classic on Saturday. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The City of Northport on Monday announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned the city with a AA+ bond rating. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Alabama Department of Transportation on Monday announced plans to resurface a stretch of McFarland Boulevard, beginning later this week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Holmes County (Fla.) Sheriff's deputies clocked a vehicle driven by Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell at 141 mph as he reportedly evaded police prior to being arrested (Mike Rodak, AL.com)
4. Here's a look at when Tuscaloosa area college will host their graduation ceremonies at the end of the spring semester. (Ken Roberts, Tuscaloosa News)
5. The Tuscaloosa Police Department is actively training its officers with community policing techniques in an effort to promote better community relations. (Zhoeé Williams, WVUA 23 News)

🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• DCBC Tuesday Night Ride & Spandex Party @ SoCal Cantina (More)
• Trivia @ Capitol Park (More)
• Tuscaloosa Community Knitting & Crocheting Group (More)

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

— RP

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