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🌱 Stillman Homecoming + TCHS Baseball Signings + Restaurant Moving
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Tuscaloosa.
Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! It's finally Friday, so grab a cup of coffee, let the dog out and get all caught up with us on this chilly morning.
In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...
- Longtime TPD officer retires.
- Newest member of 1,000-point club.
- Longtime Chick-fil-A moving locations.
But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 51 | Low: 28. 🌞
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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to the newest member of the 1,000-point club from Tuscaloosa County — Holt High's Julian Whitfield!
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- Despite heavy rain, there was little in the way of worry as severe weather moved over west Alabama on Thursday.(Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Chick-fil-A's drive-thru location on McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa announced on Thursday that it will move to a new location across the street beside Snow Hinton Park and near Bowlero. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- It's Homecoming Weekend at Stillman College, with the school's women's and men's basketball teams closing out the 2022-2023 season Saturday, Feb. 18. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Tuscaloosa County High standout football player Sawyer Deerman has plans to stay home for his football career after signing a preferred walk-on offer with the University of Alabama. (WVUA 23 News)
- Put your knowledge of music and local history to the test by seeing if know these four musicians with Tuscaloosa ties. (Mark Hughes Cobb, Tuscaloosa News)
👀 Check it out 👀
There's few things as heartwarming as seeing three lifelong friends chase their dreams together. This week, these three Tuscaloosa County High School baseball standouts signed scholarships to continue their careers at the next level. From left: Hayden Strickland (Gadsden State); Will Keller Marion Military Institute; Trenton Shirley (Shelton State).
🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓
- Blind River Current @ Black Warrior Brewing Co. (More)
- Brian Oliu Book Signing & Talk (More)
- U.S. Band with Zack Guffy @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
- Ashten Akins @ Copper Top (More)
- Stillman College Homecoming 2023 Alumni Party @ Tuscaloosa River Market (More)
- Richmond baseball @ Alabama (More)
🫡 Thanks for your service 🫡
A big tip-of-the-hat to Tuscaloosa Police Department Capt. Clint Davis, who is retiring after 32 years of service. Davis has served in many of TPD's divisions and specialized units, most recently as commander of the department's east precinct.
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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today
- Petition calls for resignation of Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith (Carly Laing, CBS 42 News)
- I tried the $16 cheeseburger at Alabama basketball games: Is it worth it? (Ben Flanagan, AL.com)
- Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills(Jacob Holmes, Alabama Political Reporter)
- Alabama adds former NFL head coach Ken Whisenhunt as off-field assistant (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)
- Alabama Softball Hangs on for 5-4 Win over Duke (Katie Windham, Bama Central)
🙏 Obituaries 🙏
Mirtie Louise Freeman Maxwell, 78, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)
Dianne Caples, 68, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)
Merida Gayle James, 84, of Northport (Sunset Chapel)
Jeffery C. Stines, 61, of Northport (Wills' Funeral Service)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!
— RP
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Patch newsletter? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com
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