🌱 Relief From The Heat? + Former Tide Stars Cut In NFL

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Get this Monday morning started with us!

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First, here's today's weather: An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 90 Low: 74. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to former Holy Spirit Catholic School standout Sam Contorno, who kicked off the college football season for North Alabama on ESPN Saturday. The Lions ultimately fell to No. 22 Mercer 17-7.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Kick off this opening week of college football with a week-by-week prediction breakdown of each of the Crimson Tide's opponents. (John Talty, 247sports.com)
2. Here's why west Alabama might be able to expect some relief on the way for the oppressive heat in the days to come. (Richard Scott, WVUA 23 News)
3. Former University of Alabama running back Kenyan Drake was cut by the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, with the veteran ball carrier stretching
4. In other NFL news the Chicago Bears waived offensive lineman former first-round draft pick and University of Alabama standout Alex Leatherwood on Sunday. (ChicagoBears.com)
5. The Alabama Department of Corrections announced over the weekend the arrest of a mental health worker at the Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer. (WBRC Fox 6 News)

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📆 Today in Tuscaloosa 📆

• Comedy Open Mic @ Black Warrior Brewing Co. (More)
• City of Northport Comprehensive Plan Open House (More)

⚽️ From The Cheap Seats ⚽️

The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide soccer team (4-0) extended its winning streak to 22 straight victories in a 2-1 home win over Memphis Sunday, while also securing the 300th win in program history (More)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Carolyn C. Schoenherr, 82, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Emily Jane Bagwell, 78, of Fayette (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Mary Evon Milton, 70, of Tuscaloosa (Rainey Mortuary)

Johnny Wayne Terry, 68, of Woodstock (Rockco Funeral Home)

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— RP

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