🌱 Tide Hires New DC + Tamika Alexander Feature

Get on up, T-Town! Grab the coffee and let's start this Monday morning off with everything you need to know going on around town.

But first, today's weather: Sunny and delightful. High: 68 Low: 43. ☀️

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to Alabama women's basketball star Brittany Davis, who grabbed a career-high 33 points as the Crimson Tide defeated Missouri 76-69 Sunday. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. ESPN reported on Sunday that Alabama has hired University of Miami defensive coordinator Kevin Steele as the program's next defensive coordinator.(Mike Rodak, AL.com)
2. After moving to 10-0 in Southeastern Conference play, here's a film study of Alabama men's basketball's win over LSU on Saturday. (Hunter Cruise, Tide Illustrated)
3. A big tip-of-the-cap to Northridge High's Harley McNeal for setting a state record and winning an indoor title at the AHSAA track and field championships. (Jerell Rushin, Tuscaloosa News)
4. Black History Month is underway, so don't miss this great feature on Friend of Patch and WVUA 23 News anchor Tamika Alexander. (Brittany Marshall, Tuscaloosa Thread)
5. A Walker County family held a vigil over the weekend for murdered son, as many speak out against gun violence. (Allie Root, CBS 42 News)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll see you around!

— RP

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