🌱 Special Election Dates Set + Community Center Op-Ed

Rise and shine, neighbors! Grab the coffee and let's get you all caught up on everything going on today around Tuscaloosa.

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

• Special Election dates.
• NIS seeking donations.
• Builders Awards nominations

But first, today's weather: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 88 | Low: 72 ⛈

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Saturday morning goes to sophomore catcher Riley Valentine, who has transferred to the Crimson Tide for the 2024 season after her freshman season at Texas A&M. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. University of Alabama Athletics on Friday announced that single-game tickets for certain Crimson Tide football home games will go on sale Monday, July 10 at 9 a.m. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation setting the dates for a special election to fill the House District 16 seat vacated by Kyle South when he stepped down to become the president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Northport Intermediate School is currently collecting donations to put together a fun game room to serve as an incentive to reward students for perfect attendance, honor roll, behavior and more. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Here's what one resident had to say following the latest developments regarding the future of the Northport Community Center and park. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation has opened up voting for its 2023 Builders Awards, which honors educators, volunteers, nonprofits, community pillars, and more. Here are the nominees! (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Tuscaloosa Farmers Market (More)
• Northport Farmers Market (More)
• A Toast to Scott @ Nocturnal Tavern (More)
• Kentuck's Kids Studios @ Kentuck Art Center (More)
• Junior Naturalist: Birds of Prey @ Alabama Museum of Natural History (More)
• Konversation & Kocktails @ The 205 Restaurant & Bar (More)
• Family & Friends Day @ Bowers Park (More)
• Homecoming Parade Pass Giveaway @ T-Town Harley-Davidson (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Bright Spots: First Black Female Crimson White Editor-in-chief Says Representation Matters (Chelsea Barton, WVUA 23 News)
2. Tuscaloosa County will spend $2.5 million to replace two wooden bridges (Gary Cosby Jr., Tuscaloosa News)
3. New companies join lawsuit against Alabama’s medical cannabis commission (Erin Davis, WBRC Fox 6 News)
4. From winning at Worlds to coaching camps: Alabama Adapted’s international athletes give back (Abby McCreary, Crimson White)
5. Bill that would have updated gambling in Greene County did not pass this session (Jemma Stephenson, Alabama Reflector)

🎸 Live Music Today 🎸

• Connective Collective @ The Binion Creek Bush Bash (More)
• Halloween Moon @ Druid City Brewing Company (More)
• Jason Miller Band @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• Carson Carlisle @ Copper Top (More)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

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

Michael C. Ballew, 60, of Vance (Magnolia Chapel)

William Keith Odom, 55 of Berry (Nelson Funeral Home)

Collis Wayne Moreland, 60, of Northport (Northport Funeral & Cremation)

Jeffery Bruno, 49, of Tuscaloosa (Rainey Mortuary)

Caston Earl Griggs Sr., 77, of Brent (Rockco Funeral Home)

Mark Alan Patton, 65 of Northport (Sunset Funeral Home)

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

— RP

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