🌱 T-Town Bartender In Need + Northport Parks Opposition

Rise and shine, T-Town! We're halfway through the work week, so pour out of a cup of coffee and get all caught up with us before you start your day.

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

• Northport parks
• Gerald Allen's amendment.
• Tuscaloosa bartender in need.

But first, today's weather: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 78 | Low: 64. ⛈

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🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to University of Georgia defensive back and former American Christian Academy standout Kamari Lassiter, who came back home to speak to the Holt High football team this week. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. A popular bar in downtown Tuscaloosa is collecting funds to help cover medical bills for a beloved bartender who has had multiple surgeries and suffered complications due to a chronic illness. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Here's a look back at opposition Monday night regarding two proposed recreational projects in Northport. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. A piece of legislation has cleared the Alabama Senate that, if passed, would prohibit the levy of any additional sales and use taxes in Tuscaloosa County unless approved by a majority vote of the electorate. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The Alabama Department of Transportation on Monday announced it will conduct a nighttime bridge inspect on the Arch Bridge that spans McFarland Boulevard later this week. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Tuscaloosa County Commission Wednesday morning will hear the latest pitch for a Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority activity center in Fosters. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Wheel Throwing @ Kentuck Art Center (More)
• Wednesday Board Game Nights @ Down to Game (More)
• Bingo at Copper Top (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Ivey in Tuscaloosa For Chat With Chamber (Chelsea Barton, WVUA 23 News)
2. Tuscaloosa County Schools looks to hire new school bus drivers (Tim Reid, CBS 42 News)
3. Video of coach, umpire fighting at Alabama youth baseball game leads to 'significant' penalties (Mark Heim, AL.com)
4. AHSAA baseball: State championship series scores, schedules for Classes 7A-1A (Jerell Rushin, Tuscaloosa News)
5. Tuscaloosa City Schools Offering Free Lunch For All Students In June (Dre Day, Tuscaloosa Thread)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Josephine Davis, 85, of Tuscaloosa (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Herman Channell, 90, of Coker (Memory Chapel)

Henry Levert Morrison, 76, of Marion (Rockco Funeral Home)

Bessie H. Ryan, 90, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

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

— RP

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