Tropical Storm Fred + High School Football Matchups

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning. High: 87 \ Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Tuscaloosa today:

1. Tropical Storm Fred has re-developed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico after weakening to a tropical depression. Tropical Storm Warnings are now being issued for a portion of the northern Gulf Coast ahead of additional advisories and warnings as the storm makes landfall (More on Patch)
2. Are you ready for some football?!? The 2021 season is set to kick off this week across West Alabama, with several notable matchups and storylines that we'll be following. Here's a look at the schedule for opening week. (More on Patch)
3. One person was transported for smoke inhalation after a Sunday afternoon apartment fire in Tuscaloosa on East 33rd Street. (More on Patch)
4. DCH Health System is working with volunteers from West Alabama Pediatrics, Tuscaloosa Pediatrics and Bama Pediatrics to offer the coronavirus vaccine on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. – noon. The effort is focused on a weekend vaccination option for children 12 or older, their parents and school staff as the new school year begins. (More)
5. The Northport City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. Click here to read the full agenda and be sure to follow us for more coverage. (More)

Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Daughter of legendary Tuscaloosa News photographer makes her own artistic mark (Gary Cosby Jr., Tuscaloosa News)
• Kentuck director details breakthrough COVID-19 infection (Jabaree Prewitt, WVUA 23)
• Gallery | University of Alabama Bid Day 2021 (Crimson White)
• Fayette's Stowe named principal of large Mississippi high school (Fayette Times-Record)
• Alabama no longer allows COVID concerns as reason for absentee ballot (John Sharp, AL.com)
• North Alabama site proposed for zoo, aquarium and education center (Angel Coker, Birmingham Business Journal)
• Alabama Football Allowing Younger Players to Prove Themselves Early in Fall Camp (Katie Windham, Bama Central)
• Kendall Randolph Taking Step Up (Kirk McNair, BamaOnline)
• Ty Simpson talks Nick Saban and Bill O'Brien (Kyle Henderson, BamaInsider)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you around. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— RP

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