🌱 Saban Names QB + Northport Approves Budget

Good Morning, Neighbors! Rub the sleep out of your eyes and get this Tuesday morning started with the day's biggest headlines.

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

• Northport FY24 budget.
• Nick Saban press conference.
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But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 | Low: 60 🌞

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Hale County High football standout Erius Hamilton, who was honored as Alabama ONE's Athlete of the Week for his performance in a blowout win over Holt on Friday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Northport City Council on Monday unanimously approved a $44.28 million general fund operating budget for fiscal year 2024, in addition to an $11.52 million water and sewer fund operating budget. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban named Jalen Milroe as the starting quarterback against No. 15 Ole Miss, but also shooed away rumors about defensive coordinator Kevin Steele during his press conference on Monday. Watch it all here. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The University of Alabama says its in-state enrollment is outpacing the state's population growth, which marks the fifth consecutive year with the university reporting an increase in-state students. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The City of Northport has agreed to a $700,000 settlement following a dispute over unpaid rent with a New Jersey business that has lasted over four years. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced plans on Monday to host an informal come-and-go public meeting at the Northport Civic Center to discuss a potential project at the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and U.S. Highway 43. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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📆 Today In Tuscaloosa 📆

• TPL Yarn Swap (More)
• Free food, clothes, water and hygiene products @ Government Plaza (More)
• Druid Ukes @ Druid City Brewing Co. (More)
• Music Bingo @ Metro Diner (More)
• Terrific Tuesday Concert @ Shelton State Community College (More)
• West Alabama Education Summit @ Bryant Conference Center (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Alabama football holds players-only meeting after tough USF game, 2-1 start (Nick Alvarez, AL.com)
2. Football fans expected to fly charter planes to Tuscaloosa for the Ole Miss vs. Alabama game (Tim Reid, CBS 42 News)
3. SHINE holds first blanket drive to benefit DCH newborn, NICU patients (Rachel Seale, Crimson White)
4. Alabama Secretary of State unveils new voter roll management system after ERIC withdrawal (Ralph Chapoco, Alabama Reflector)
5. 'Masterchef' Contestant Trading In Knife For Law Books At Alabama (Avery Boyce, WVUA 23 News)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

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

Rose Marie Green Boozer, 68, of Moundville (Magnolia Chapel)

Ann Carmichael Rosen, 86, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)

Toni Smith Rogers, 26, of Brookwood (Memory Chapel)

Janith Ann Smith, 77, of West Blocton (Rockco Funeral Home)

Rufus Wayne Evans, 79, of Lillian (Sunset Funeral Home)

Linda Robinson, 73, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Funeral Home)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— RP

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