TCS Lockdown Update + Papa Murphy's Pizza + Shelton State Hoops

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Tuesday morning started with all of our headlines and the stories we're following in Tuscaloosa today.

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

• Update after city schools lockdown.
• West Alabama Christmas Parade Grand Marshals revealed.
• More money for City of Northport employees.

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First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 66 | Low: 47.

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Patch Shout Out!

Our Patch Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Tuscaloosa Academy senior Reynolds Cole, who was selected as the school's winner in the 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship competition. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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Here are the top 5 stories in Tuscaloosa today:

1. A 15-year-old high student has been charged with rendering a false alarm after a report of an active shooter at Central High School prompted a systemwide lockdown of Tuscaloosa City Schools on Monday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Northport City Council on Monday unanimously approved a generous 5.4% cost of living raise for all full- and part-time employees as it hopes to both promote employee retention and combat the recent effects of inflation. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The daughters of the late Alabama football coach and Bear Bryant successor Ray Perkins have created a brand named Eighty Eight to honor their father and allow others to share their story of hardship, grief and inspiration. (Grace Brister, WVUA 23)
4. Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority on Monday announced the three Grand Marshals for the 45th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade on Dec. 6. Click here to find out who they are! (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The University of Alabama has rolled out a new Vaccine Management Portal for its employees to submit their proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, which comes following a mandate signed by President Joe Biden last month. (Ainsley Platt, Crimson White)

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Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Colonel Mike Romeo's Experience Receiving An American Flag From His Alma Mater (Tommy Paradise, Tuscaloosa Thread)
• Stillman College to host public meeting for asbestos removal assistance (Tuscaloosa News)
• Alabama foster care children are getting COVID. Why aren't they vaccinated? (Savannah Tryens-Fernandes, AL.com)
• Alabama House approves congressional district map (Jacob Holmes, Alabama Political Reporter)
• Alabama judge booted for racist, inappropriate behavior (Jay Reeves, Tuscaloosa Patch)

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Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

Papa Murphy's Pizza hopes to open its location of McFarland Boulevard in Northport at some point this week "if everything goes as planned."(Tuscaloosa Patch)

A man was transported to DCH with injuries that weren't believed to be life-threatening after an accidental shooting at a Tuscaloosa business Monday afternoon. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

A small but growing group of petitioners are calling for the City of Northport to amend a specific ordinance relating to raising chickens on residential property within the city limits. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Loomis Bros. Circus is set for a Nov. 11 show at 4R Arena in Ralph, which will see the world-famous company bring its wide-range of entertainment offerings under the big top in Tuscaloosa County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

The Shelton State women's basketball team opens the 2021-22 season with a 91-46 win over East Central Community College, while the Bucs men's team defeated Motlow State

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— RP

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