🌱 Senior Housing In Holt + Pickens County Hospital

TGIF, T-Town! Let's breeze through this Friday morning and get you all caught up to start your day.

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

• Northport park column.
• Affordable housing for seniors in Holt.
• Pickens County hospital.

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But first, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 90 | Low: 72 ⛈

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to the newest member of the University of Alabama gymnastics team — sophomore Natalia Pawlak, who comes to Tuscaloosa from Pittsburgh. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Here are my personal thoughts on the current state of the Northport Community Center and nearby park. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday approved an allocation of $225,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to go toward the construction of a new affordable housing development for seniors in Holt. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. First-year Central High School football coach Demario Pippen and former Crimson Tide and NFL standout Le'Ron McClain will host a free football camp beginning Friday evening. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. It's been a little more than three months since a little horse caused a big ruckus in Alberta City. But after being taken into custody and transitioned into his new job as a therapy horse, Tuscaloosa Patch is pleased to report that "GG" is doing just fine. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. A town hall meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, to discuss ongoing efforts to reopen the emergency department at the now-closed Pickens County Medical Center. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Bama Dining Hiring Event (More)
• Printmaking @ Kentuck Art Center (More)
• Teen Karaoke Night @ The Actor's Charitable Theatre (More)
• U.S Band @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• Carson Carlisle @ Copper Top (More)
• Live at The Plaza @ Government Plaza

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🏃 On The Move 🏃

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff Ron Abernathy recently swore in the county's newest deputy, Deonte Washington (left). (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Starting Strong: Tuscaloosa City Schools' Superintendent Putting Future At Forefront (Tamika Alexander, WVUA 23 News)
2. Tuscaloosa's Second Foosackly's Coming To Highway 69 South (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
3. Where is Rolando McClain, Alabama's former All-American linebacker? (Ben Flanagan, AL.com)
4. Former Alabama football star Ramzee Robinson turns family tragedy into prison reform crusade (David Lamb, CBS 42 News)
5. University starts search for new vice president for research and economic development (Jacob Ritondo, Crimson White)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

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

Donald E. Thigpen, 82, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Brandon Jamal Woods, 35, of Tuscaloosa (Northport Funeral & Cremation)

Bobby Joe Anthony, 74, of Bankston (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Samuel Clester Woolbright, 85, of Reform (Skelton Funeral Home)

Bryon Duncan, 63, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Brown Funeral Home)

Harold Rodney Guy Sr., 78, of Cottondale (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Tyeshia Smith, 42, of Birmingham (Wills' Funeral Service)

Johnny Mason, 61, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

Sherry Body, 50, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Patch newsletter? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com