🌱 Stillman President Interviews + Latest On Lake View Sewer

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Tuesday morning started.

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

• Northport Council updates.
• UA deputy AD arrested.
• Lake View sewer system latest

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But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 74 | Low: 44 🌞

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to The CrossingPoints Program at the University of Alabama, which is set to host its annual College Prep Summit on Wednesday. This will provide a face-to-face opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities, their parents, and educators to explore the possibilities of postsecondary education. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Tuscaloosa Police Department has confirmed that University of Alabama Deputy Director of Athletics, Compliance and Support Services Matthew Travis Self was arrested Sunday morning and charged with third-degree domestic violence. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Many of you will recall my ongoing investigative coverage of the battle over a private sewer system in Lake View, which is set to have its first public rate hearing under oath before the Alabama Public Service Commission later this month. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The Northport City Council on Monday approved a resolution that will request an opinion from the Alabama Attorney General regarding health insurance for city elected officials. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Stillman College on Monday introduced Central State Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs F. Erik Brooks as the first of three candidates vying to become the college's next president. Stay tuned Tuesday for more on the second candidate. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Northport City Council on Monday approved a special appropriation of $378,000 to cover part of its share for a roof replacement and other improvements for the Tuscaloosa Public Library. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Community Knitting & Crocheting Group @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. T-Town State Fair Returns To McFarland Mall Site Through May 7 (Giselle Hood, WVUA 23 News)
2. Former Alabama star RB updates injury status (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
3. Cordova man shot and killed by police identified (Drew Taylor, CBS 42 News)
4. Brookwood Middle School on Lockdown Monday Morning (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
5. PHOTOS: Food and Wine Festival 2023 (Gary Cosby Jr., Tuscaloosa News)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Dorothy Calhoun Farmer, 98, of Tuscaloosa (Heritage Chapel)

Beatrice Latham, 81, of Coker (Memory Chapel)

Patricia "Patsy" Garner Richardson, 73, of Eldridge (Nelson Funeral Home)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— RP

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