PATCH DAILY: City Council Forum Set, Cousette Family Speaks Out

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THE STORIES WE'RE READING

• Jason Morton (Tuscaloosa News) reports the League of Women Voters of Greater Tuscaloosa will host a virtual City Council candidates forum Thursday at 6 p.m. The forum will features candidates in the districts 1, 2, and 5 races. Read the full story here.
• James Benedetto (Tuscaloosa Thread) tells the story of a trio of Tuscaloosa residents hosting a relief drive for communities in the state of Texas impacted by a recent winter storm. Read the full story here.
• Keith Dobbins (WVUA 23) reported from the field when the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile stopped in Tuscaloosa Monday as the company was working to recruit drivers for the iconic vehicle. Click here to see the photos.

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• Meg Summers (ALT 101.7) published a curated photo gallery showing Tuscaloosa County's most expensive home, which is located on Water's Edge Drive in Northport. Click here to see the photo gallery.
• Kelvin Reynolds (WBRC Fox 6) spoke with the family of fallen Tuscaloosa Police Investigator Dornell Cousette following a joint resolution by state Sen. Gerald Allen that would have changed a street named in his honor. Click here to read the full story.
• Mike Rodak (AL.com) reports Alabama men's basketball could see one more game added to its truncated schedule, potentially via make-up game with the Texas A&M Aggies or another opponent. Read the full story here.
• Steve Shannon (95.3 The Bear) spoke with incumbent Mayor Walt Maddox on Monday as he seeks a fifth consecutive term in office. Hear the full radio segment here.
• Tim Reid (CBS 42) reports at least 60 families in Hale County have not had running water since Wednesday. Click here watch the full segment.

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