🌱 Stan Pate Enters Marijuana Business + Shooting Victim Identified

Get on up, Tuscaloosa! It was a busy news day yesterday, so let's get this Wednesday morning started with everything you need to know before you start your day.

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

• Fatal shooting at Tuscaloosa apartments.
• Stan Pate entering the medical cannabis biz.
• Northport's next mayor.

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But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 77 | Low: 58 ⛅️

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Northside High softball standout Chloe Perry (third from left) who signed a scholarship this week to continue her softball career at Shelton State Community College.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit has identified a man who was found shot dead at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex Tuesday evening, while also asking the public's help in finding whoever is responsible. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
   
2. Northport City Council President Jeff Hogg has submitted his formal letter of resignation from the council presidency, which elevates District 3 Councilman John Hinton to next in the line of succession to fill the remaining term of the mayor beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. Hinton confirmed to Patch that he has no plans to opt out of the line of succession. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa developer and well-known businessman Stan Pate is lobbying Tuscaloosa city officials to lend their support to his latest venture — a large-scale medical cannabis grow operation for the city to serve as a supplier once the state begins giving out business licenses for dispensaries. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Stillman College women's basketball (8-2, 0-2 SSAC) made easy work of Southeastern Baptist College Monday night, 101-34, which marks the first time since 2004 that the program has topped triple-digit scoring in a game. It also marked the first time in known history that both the men's and women's teams scored over 100 points on the same day. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday will consider a modest, but surely appreciated donation of $8,000 for the boys and girls basketball programs at Northside High School. Take a look at the full agenda for Wednesday's meeting here! (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🏃‍♂️ On The Move 🏃‍♂️

Former Central High School star running back Demario Pippen has been named the next head football coach at his alma mater after serving as the head football coach and athletic director at Eastwood Middle School. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Live Trivia @ World of Beer (More)
• Wednesday Board Game Nights @ Down to Game - Tuscaloosa (More)
• TPL Storytime @ Taylorville-Brown Branch Library (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Woodstock Celebrates Christmas Season With Fun Festivities (Mary Barron, WVUA 23)
2. Why do players come to Alabama but then decide to transfer? (Mike Rodak, AL.com)
3. Tuscaloosa's Randall Family Donates 6 More Acres Of Land To Expand Northern Riverwalk Park. (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
4. PHOTOS: Dickens Downtown Christmas Celebration (Gary Cosby, Jr., Tuscaloosa News)
5. Alabama DL Byron Young accepts invite to play in 2023 Senior Bowl (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)

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👀 Check it out 👀

University of Alabama standout linebacker Will Anderson Jr. was announced as the 2022 winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Thursday, becoming only the second player in the award's history to win it in consecutive seasons. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Daniel Tierce, 80, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)

Bonnie L. Anderson, 89, of Northport (Memory Chapel)

Margaret Alexander Finch, 87, formerly of Aliceville (Skelton Funeral Home)

Ronald Lynn "Ronnie" Junkin, 72, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)

Lawrence Palmer, 59, of Long Beach, California (Wills' Funeral Service)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— RP

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