🌱 Stillman President Retiring + Football Scores + Bear Bryant Feature

TGIF, T-Town! It's finally Friday, so let's breeze through this morning and get you all caught up on everything going on around Tuscaloosa.

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

• Northport Council updates.
• Bear Bryant feature.
• Stillman College president stepping down.

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First, today's weather: A couple of thunderstorms. High: 81 | Low: 71. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to Stillman College President Cynthia Warrick, who announced her retirement from the presidency at the end of her current contract in June 2023. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. ICYMI: Check out this in-depth feature as Patch takes a look back the final game coached by Bear Bryant amid the 40th anniversary of that night in Memphis. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Due to the threat of severe weather for much of the state on Friday, with just about every high school football game in the area was moved up to Thursday. Here's a look at scores from around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tuscaloosa City Schools employees could soon be on the receiving end of a raise as part of the school system's proposed $150 million budget for fiscal year 2023. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Thursday announced five new inductees to the Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame as part of its 2022 class. Click here to see who will be honored. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Northport City Council on Thursday gave unanimous approval to a master plan aimed at providing additional access to bicycle and walking paths to connect the southern part of the city. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Open interviews @ Chick-fil-A Northport (More)
• Kung Fu Gripp @ Big Al's (More)
• Three's Company @ The 205 (More)
• Tuscaloosa County Ranch Rodeo (More)

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📸 Around T-Town 📸

Tuscaloosa EMA Director Nick Lolley (far left) on Wednesday honored the volunteer efforts of Eddie and Sarah Lary (center), who volunteered amid devastating flooding in Elk City, Kentucky in August. Lolley said the couple operated showers and laundry units to aid about 90 volunteers. They are shown here with Tuscaloosa County Probate Judge Rob Robertson and Tuscaloosa County Assistant EMA Director Tamara Croom.

✏️ Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook ✏️

The Northport City Council on Thursday approved the creation of a new three-member council subcommittee focusing on health care issues and working with DCH Health System. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

In other Northport news, the City Council on Thursday heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance that, if passed, would result in noticeable price increases for those using the city's water, sewer and garbage collection services. Here's an explainer for how you could be impacted. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Shelton State Community College Athletics on Thursday announced that Reco Dawson has been hired at the new men's basketball coach for the school. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

The Tuscaloosa River Market will soon be alive with the sounds of music after the city on Thursday announced a slate of performers for the weekly farmers market this fall. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Tuscaloosa County High School has announced changes to its homecoming parade line up and route for the event on Sept. 15. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Here's what Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban had to say on Wednesday during his press conference ahead of the highly-anticipated 11 a.m. kickoff against Texas on Saturday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Historic Tuscaloosa honored several Tuscaloosa County residents for their efforts earlier this week as part of the nonprofit's annual meeting and awards ceremony. Check out the honorees here! (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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👀 Check it out! 👀

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for BloGo Salon + Skin Wellness to celebrate its new skin care expansion.

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. App Helps Bama Fans Skip Lines, Get Food Faster (Emily Benito, WVUA 23 News)
2. 11 places where Alabama football fans should eat and drink in Austin (Ben Flanagan, AL.com)
3. SGA Senators begin publishing individual vote records (Skyler Dunn & Kayla Solino, Crimson White)
4. Members of Alabama's 2009 team recall Tide's last win over Texas (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
5. When it Comes to Knowing Alabama Football, Few Understand Better than Steve Sarkisian (Joey Blackwell, Bama Central)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— RP

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