Northport Comments On Oil Spill; Knights Win State Soccer Title

Happy Sunday morning Tuscaloosa! Here's everything you need to know to get your day started.

In today's Daily, we have an official comment from the City of Northport following news of an oil spill near a school and two neighborhoods, a big city story about a Tuscaloosa native making waves in college football and all of the other stories I'm watching and working on today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny in Tuscaloosa to start this day before gradually clearing up more, with a high near 75 degrees and a low around 51.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. An oil spill in Northport near Huntington Place Elementary has gotten the attention of local, state and federal authorities. Click here for our exclusive coverage and keep an eye out for more. (More on Patch)

2. Summer is approaching and the City of Tuscaloosa recently announced the performers for the upcoming "Live at the Plaza" concert series. See them here. (More on Patch)

3. Tuscaloosa native and Hillcrest alumnus Jake Bramblett — a star punter at Notre Dame — received high praise from Mike Berardino, who said his "improbable tackle last fall has become a template for desire and determination." (Chicago Sun-Times)

4. Here's an insightful locker room story about outgoing Alabama quarterback Mac Jones from former Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian by Mark Heim (AL.com)

5. Lauren Jackson caught up with public health officials to discuss the need for masks outdoors as cases trend down and more people receive coronavirus vaccinations (WBRC Fox 6 News)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- The University of West Alabama women's tennis team won both the regular season and the Gulf South Conference Championship Tournament by defeating West Florida, 4-3, Saturday at Lagoon Park, marking the first time in school history that the Tigers have accomplished the feat.

- Here's a great story about LaCrystal Davis, who is about to receive a diploma from the University of Alabama after four separate enrollments spanning 20 years. (More on Patch)

- See the latest foreclosed properties for sale in Tuscaloosa with our list of 4 New Foreclosures On The Market. (More on Patch)

- The Tuscaloosa Academy boy's soccer team won the AISA state title on Saturday, while the girl's team finished runner-up.

- Shelton State Community College's women's basketball team announced the signing of Rachel Early to the Lady Bucs. She is an all-state selection from Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona.

Area softball scores

Alabama 5, Louisiana 3

Northside 5, Spanish Fort 4

Northside 4, Orange Beach 6

Now you're all caught up to start this Sunday. Don't miss out during the rest of the week, though! Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive updates every day of the week.

I'll see you around!

- Ryan

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