🌱 Special Election Q&A + Fayette Man Gets Life In Prison

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Grab the coffee, prop up those feet and get all caught up with us before you start your day.

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

• Fayette County man gets life in prison.
• Fatal crash near Demopolis.
• Special election Q&A

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But first, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 91 | Low: 74 ⛈

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Saturday morning goes to the historic Umbria Schoolhouse, which is being moved from its former location at the Northport Community Center park to its new home at the Shirley Place in downtown Northport.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. A Fayette County man with an extensive criminal record going back decades has been sentenced to serve life in prison after being convicted of attempted murder and other charges. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Registration is officially open for the 11th annual Tinsel Trail in downtown Tuscaloosa this holiday season, which will benefit Tuscaloosa's One Place. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa City Schools says approximately 4,000 employees of the the system and Tuscaloosa County School System will gather with local leaders and area businesses on Monday to celebrate the start of the school year at Coleman Coliseum. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Patch caught up with Republican candidate Brad Cox for the third installment of our Q&A series with candidates vying for the House District 16 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. A Eutaw man was killed Thursday morning in a commercial vehicle crash near Demopolis in Marengo County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• End of Summer Splash @ CHOM (More)
• Cowbell Ring @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• Whiskey River Band @ Copper Top (More)
• Jackson Chase @ Roll Call Tuscaloosa (More)
• 3 Doors Down @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater (More)
• Citizen Jayne @ Venue - Tuscaloosa (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. What is Alabama defensive coordinator Kevin Steele emphasizing in preseason camp? (Matt Stahl, AL.com)
2. Updates to Bryant-Denny Stadium will include some concession price reductions for 2023 (Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News)
3. FBI: Man charged in Oregon kidnapping may have connection to Alabama (Drew Taylor, CBS 42 News)
4. Tuscaloosa County school teachers prepare for new school year (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)
5. SGA senator declines Graduate School seat for 28th Senate (Alex Gravlee, Crimson White)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

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

Ramon S. Maxwell, of Cottondale (Memory Chapel)

Robert Darryl Davis, 61, of Pinson (Memory Chapel)

Katherine Kirby, 63, of Coker (Northport Funeral Service)

Ramon S. "Pete" Maxwell, 79, of Brookwood (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Declan Jake Plunkett, infant, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— RP

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