🌱 Northridge Lineman + New Northport 'Venue' + Arch Manning

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening today before you get out the door.

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

• Alabama football recruiting.
• More on new "venue" in Northport.
• Big football transfer.

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First, today's weather: Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 58 | Low: 39.

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to the Tuscaloosa County High School Winterguard, which placed second in the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit competition at Spain Park High School.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories in Tuscaloosa today 🗞

1. Here's more on The Venue — a new concept in the works in Northport that will feature five restaurants, a full bar will also serve as a venue for live music and events. (Aajene Robinson, WVUA 23)
2. Don't miss this feature on a Alabama basketball walk-on Britton Johnson, after getting his chance to make an impact in a big SEC game Saturday night. (Ashlee Woods, Crimson White)
3. Former Georgia Bulldogs receiver Jermaine Burton has transferred to Alabama after snagging 26 receptions in 2021 for 497-yards with five touchdowns. (Kyle Henderson, BamaInsider)
4. The Crimson Tide reportedly offered a scholarship to 2023 lineman Wilkin Formby on Saturday. Click here to learn more about the Northridge High standout and his reaction to receiving the offer. (Hank South, BamaOnline)
5. The recruitment of the highly-coveted Louisiana quarterback Arch Manning continues, with Alabama coach Nick Saban and defensive coordinator Pete Golding paying a visit with the legacy talent. (Nick Alvarez, AL.com)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Wagner's January Pub Run (More)
• Trivia @ The Gray Lady (More)

👨‍💻 Other stories I'm reading today 👨‍💻

- Alabama Men's Tennis Edged, 4-3, By No. 18 Ole Miss In Non-Conference Match (RollTide.com)

- Alabama prisoner dies after taken to another prison instead of hospital (Eddie Burkhalter, Alabama Political Reporter)

- Roy Moore, Leigh Corfman defamation lawsuit goes to trial Monday (Paul Gattis, AL.com)

- Alabama Power to pay state fine, stop coal burning at plant (Associated Press)

- Birmingham Housing Authority CEO David Northern resigning (Stephanie Rebman, Birmingham Business Journal)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— RP