🌱 TPD Pursuit Ends On 15th Street + Tide Hoops Still Perfect In SEC

Good Morning, T-Town! It's going to be a stormy one out there today, so before you grab the umbrella, get all caught up on your most important headlines.

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

• Tide hoops remain unbeaten in SEC.
• Feb. 14 property tax vote.
• TPD Air Patrol HQ.

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But first, today's weather: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 66 | Low: 39. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to Central High's Javion Taylor, who became the newest member of 1,000-point club for the Falcons in a 33-point performance as part of a winning effort over Northridge.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. A Tuscaloosa Police officer suffered minor injuries and a Taser was used to subdue a suspect following a pursuit Wednesday night that ended near a 15th Street gas station. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Here's everything you should know ahead of the Feb. 14 vote to increase property taxes to support the Tuscaloosa County School System. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Dozens of dignitaries were on hand Wednesday for the official unveiling of the new headquarters for the Tuscaloosa Police Department's Air Patrol. Here's a video sneak peek and more from the event. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Crimson Tide baseball fans will no doubt remember the name G.W. Keller, but the iconic slugger has been making his mark in law enforcement over the last two decades and was recently promoted to be the next chief deputy within the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday approved a total allocation of $22,760 in community development funding to be parceled out equally across four volunteer fire departments in the northern part of the county. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• OLLI at The UA Tuscaloosa Open House (More)
• Wheel Throwing at Kentuck Art Center (More)
• Karaoke @ Copper Top (More)
• Blackberry Breeze @ Rhythm & Brews (More)

🏆 Winners of the Day 🏆

No. 4 Alabama men's basketball team (14-2, 4-0 SEC) topped No. 15. Arkansas with a big run in the final 20 minutes of play to secure an impressive 84-69 road win inside Bud Walton Arena Wednesday night. (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Sister Of Slain Man: 'I Hope They Find God' (Jabaree Prewitt, WVUA 23)
2. Perry County Commission Chairman charged with voting multiple times, 'stuffing' ballot box (Carol Robinson, AL.com)
3. UA students concerned about COVID-19 as spring semester begins (Tim Reid, CBS 42)
4. Green Co. police searching for missing 25-year-old man (WBRC Fox 6 News)
5. Alabama Track and Field Mourns the Passing of Hall of Fame Head Coach John Mitchell (Austin Hannon, Bama Central)

📸 Around T-Town 📸

The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education on Tuesday approved hiring Chenale Taylor-Maye as the next principal for the Alberta School of Performing Arts after she previously served as the school's assistant principal. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Desiree Lynn Townsend, 69, of Northport (Memory Chapel)

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hammond, 17, of Akron (Memory Chapel)

Jannie Taylor Falkenberry, 102, of Brent (Rockco Funeral Home)

Lula Mae Blocker of Tuscaloosa (Rollins Mortuary)

Zephyr Thomas Cotton of Tuscaloosa (Rollins Mortuary)

Shirley Faye Sparks, 79, of Duncanville (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Hazel Walker Hendrix, 93, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— RP

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