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🌱 Storm Damage In West Alabama + Charge Against Politician Dismissed
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TGIF, Tuscaloosa! Let's breeze through this Friday morning with all the most important headlines from around town.
In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...
- west Alabama storm damage.
- Charge dropped against local politician.
- Northside Road bridge replacement.
But first, today's weather: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 47 | Low: 30.
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Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes out to our friend and longtime Patch supporter Jim Colby, who was elected by members of Black Warrior Riverkeeper to a second term on its board. In addition to live-streaming County Commission meetings (which is always a huge help for us) he also serves as flotilla commander for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and firefighter with the Fosters Ralph Fire Department. Thanks for all you do, Jim!
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- Here's a photo gallery and breakdown of storm reports from our news partners after a line of storms caused widespread damage across west Alabama. Thankfully, the storm damage reported in Tuscaloosa County was minimal. (WVUA 23 News)
- A Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a felony charge has been dismissed in the case of a Northport city councilwoman accused of theft in November 2021. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- A Tuscaloosa man has been charged with felony marijuana possession and attempted to elude police after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday night ended at a 15th Street gas station. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Northport officials this week gave a wide range of updates regarding three highly anticipated street projects, including improvements to Main Avenue, Fifth Street and Lurleen B. Wallace Boulevard. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Tuscaloosa County Engineer Scott Anders told the County Commission this week that replacing the aging bridge on Northside Road that spans North River would cost approximately $3.7 million in total, with the match grant funding likely to not be available until 2026. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
🏃♀️ On The Move 🏃♀️
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff Ron Abernathy on Thursday swore in deputy Holt Jordan (middle) and deputy/paramedic Tiffany Soper were sworn in by Sheriff Abernathy.
🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓
- PARAkids Bonfire @ Mary Ann Phelps Activity Center (More)
- A Cappella Concert by Yale's Society of Orpheus and Bacchus (More)
- Carson Carlisle @ Copper Top (More)
- U.S. Band @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
- Boon Dock Saints @ Scooters (More)
🏆 Winner of the Day 🏆
A tip of the cap to Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold, who was selected as a Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-American. (More)
5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today
- Former Alabama football RB Ahmaad Galloway dies at 42 (Chase Goodbread, Tuscaloosa News)
- Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announces move to Waggoner Engineering (Sarah Swetlik, AL.com)
- Dora officer injured in police chase in Walker County (Monica Nakashima, CBS 42)
- University, Alabama Dept. Of Health hosting event on substance misuse (Ainsley Platt, Crimson White)
- Chambliss selected to serve as Senate majority whip (Jacob Holmes, Alabama Political Reporter)
🙏 Obituaries 🙏
Bessie (Threadgill) Bridges, 98, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)
Jan (Sisty) Caldwell, 74, of Aliceville (Magnolia Chapel)
James "Jim" W. Powell, 81, of Northport (Memory Chapel)
Brandalyn "Brandy" Terry, 40, of Berry (Norwood-Wyatt Funeral Home)
Mable Hanks McDaniel, 90, of Carrollton (Norwood-Wyatt Funeral Home)
Collette Nevels, 44, of Northport (Wills' Funeral Service)
Infants Reign and Roman Elliott of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)
Guam Johnson, 65, of Duncanville (Wills' Funeral Service)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you soon!
— RP
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