TCS COVID-19 Data + Northport Water Park & Sportsplex

Good Morning friends! Let's get your day started with everything you need to know going on in Tuscaloosa today.

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

• Updates from the Tuscaloosa County Commission.
• COVID-19 data for each Tuscaloosa City School.
• A weekend concert.

First, today's weather: Sunny today in Tuscaloosa. High: 87 | Low: 64.

Patch Pick

Congratulations to Tuscaloosa County Detention Officer David Cannon, who was honored by the Tuscaloosa County Commission and Sheriff Ron Abernathy on Wednesday for his 25 years of service to the county.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa:

1. The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Thursday approved $3.3 million in much-needed infrastructure projects for three rural water associations in northern Tuscaloosa County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Shindig Family Entertainment Center will host a concert Saturday night by an extension of the Alabama Blues Project. (Gary Cosby, Tuscaloosa News)
3. A suspect has been charged for criminal surveillance and first-degree burglary after being spotted dressed in an orange construction vest during numerous attempted burglaries. (Meg Summers, Tuscaloosa Thread)
4. Check out this story from the University of Alabama's student newspaper after SEC Network personality and famed radio host Paul Finebaum visited the Capstone this week. (Abby McCreary, Crimson White)
5. The Tuscaloosa County Commission also approved a land donation, along with certain materials and services, for a new storm shelter in Duncanville. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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Tuscaloosa City Schools provided its latest breakdown of students testing positive for COVID-19 in its schools. Click here for a full look at the district's dashboard.

Today in Tuscaloosa

• Kentuck Art Night (More)
• Hey Coach! Live at Baumhower's (More)
• Live Trivia at Decades Pub & Grub (More)
• Tim Higgins @ Hotel Indigo (More)
• The Revivalists @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater (More)

Other stories I'm reading today ...

• What Nick Saban said about three Alabama quarterbacks starting in NFL (Mike Rodak, AL.com)
• A new gambling push: Statewide ads to start Wednesday (Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter)
• Redistricting public hearings start with requests not to split communities, gerrymander (Mary Sell, Alabama Daily News)
• Alabama Women's Basketball Announces 2021-22 Non-Conference Schedule (Joey Blackwell, Bama Central)
• Five things to watch for heading into Alabama's opener against Miami (Tony Tsoukalas, BamaInsider)
• Members of 1992 team break down past, future Alabama-Miami games (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

The Northport City Council will vote today on a land acquisition that could represent the future home of a highly-anticipated aquatic center and youth sports complex. The Council will also consider "Hero Bonuses" for all city employees and cash incentives for those showing proof of completing a COVID-19 vaccination series. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

The Tuscaloosa County Commission approved an allocation of $7,400 to Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority for repairs and spot repainting at the Tingle Center's pool. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

The Tuscaloosa Public Library announced on Wednesday that it has postponed all of its fall programming through the month of September, due to the latest rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Zach Wolfe was unanimously appointed to serve on the Tuscaloosa County Heritage Commission by the County Commission on Wednesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

DCH Health System reported 159 total inpatient coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with the health care provider logging 17 new hospitalizations in the last day. ICU totals is also continue to trend past previous highs during the pandemic, with 39 people receiving critical care. (More)

The Alabama Hospital Association asks for a statewide moment of silence at noon on Sept. 7, to remember the more than 12,000 Alabamians who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. (More)

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Have a great Thursday!

— RP

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