🌱 TPD Backpack Giveaway + Preseason All-SEC Selections

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Saturday morning started with all of the most important headlines from around town.

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First, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 93 | Low: 75. 🌦

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The West Alabama Women's Center on Friday hosted a "pay what you can" emergency contraceptive event and also just began offering hormone replacement therapy. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Tuscaloosa Police Athletic League will host a backpack giveaway on Friday, Aug. 5 at the PAL Gymnasium at 3301 25th Street. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Once again, the Alabama Crimson Tide football team has been picked to win the SEC Championship, grabbing 177 first-place votes for the upcoming season, which was announced on Friday as SEC Media Days comes to a close in Atlanta. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle temporarily closed the southbound on-ramp of Interstate 59 near the 97 mile marker. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The Tuscaloosa County Democratic Party will host a fundraiser for reproductive rights at Druid City Brewing Co. on Saturday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Saturday in the Park: Ancient Tools & Weapons (More)
• Brantley Charles & The One Timers @ Druid City Brewing Company (More)
• Toys for Tots Fundraiser Bike Ride @ T-Town Harley-Davidson (More)
• Summer Splash Drag Brunch @ Decades Pub and Grub (More)
• San & Dave @ The Oasis Bar & Grill (More)
• Walk Registration Event @ Mo'Bay Beignet Co. Tuscaloosa (More)
• Druid City Derby Home Bout @ Super Skate (More)
• North River Christian Academy Cheerleader Car Wash & Bake Sale (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Bama Stuff celebrates 83 years on the Strip (WVUA 23 News)
2. How Nick Saban salary compares to Kirby Smart's new contract (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
3. Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage (Jacob Holmes, Alabama Political Reporter)
4. Alabama unemployment rate ticks to record low in June (Bobby Stillwell, CBS 42 News)
5. Monkeypox vaccine delivered to Alabama Department of Public Health (WBRC Fox 6 News)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— RP

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