🌱 Northport Water Park + Tuscaloosa Department Head Resigns

Up and at 'em, Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday.

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First, today's weather: Very warm with periods of sun. High: 81 | Low: 58.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Patch was first to report Friday that Jarrod Milligan has tendered his resignation as the executive director of the City of Tuscaloosa's Infrastructure & Public Services (IPS) Department. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The editorial board of the student newspaper took a hard line in upcoming student government elections. It's worth a read for politicos and townies alike. (Crimson White)
3. Northport officials are gearing up to vote on the next major step in a push for a new water park and sports tournament complex on Rose Boulevard. Find out more here! (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. A brush fire on Bone Camp Road burned up roughly 10 acres Friday afternoon, with numerous agencies responding to the blaze. (Jacob Harrison, Tuscaloosa Thread)
5. Gas prices are climbing and affecting not just motorists on the road, but boaters on Lake Tuscaloosa are also paying more to put gas into the tank. (Tim Reid, CBS 42)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— RP