Push For Northport School District + County Commission Roundup

Good Morning Tuscaloosa! Let's keep it smooth and easy to get you caught up on this Saturday morning.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m, with a a high near 86°

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3 things to do today

1. The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter will have its mobile adoption rescue vehicle at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market today. (More)

2. Moosie's Birthday Bash at Children's Hands-on Museum. (More)

3. Eagle's Wings Charity Ride. (More)

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Behind yet another brilliant pitching performance from Montana Fouts, who fanned 14 UCLA Bruins, the No. 3 seed Crimson Tide softball team (51-7) won its second game of the Women's College World Series 6-0 over the No. 2 seed Bruins on Friday. (More)

2. Here's our in-depth look as we caught up with Northport officials and the Tuscaloosa County School System as the city looks to push forward in an effort to establish its own municipal school system. (More on Patch)

3. Check out our roundup here of Wednesday's regular meeting of the Tuscaloosa County Commission. (More on Patch)

4. Here's the latest on investigations into a pair of fatal shootings over Memorial Day weekend, as investigators appear to be making progress with arrests and identifying suspects. (More on Patch)

5. A final reminder that Mule Day & Chicken Fest are set for today in Gordo, for those in Pickens County and surrounding area who are looking to get out and about today. (WVUA 23 News)

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I'll see you around!

- Ryan

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