🌱 Tuscaloosa Bridge Controversy + More Manufacturing Jobs

TGIF, Tuscaloosa! Grab the coffee, let the dog out and get all caught up with us on everything you need to know this Friday morning.

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

• Big jobs announcement.
• Latest on bridge name for Stan Pate's father.
• Lake View city limits.

But first, today's weather: Cloudy and very warm. High: 81 | Low: 65 🌦

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Friday morning foes to Alabama swimmer Derek Maas, who was named a recipient of the NCAA's Elite 90 award during the 2023 Men's NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Minneapolis. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama's Board of Directors on Thursday passed a resolution encouraging the Tuscaloosa County legislative delegation to seek input from members of the community before renaming any infrastructure such as roads and bridges. This comes after the controversy over a Senate resolution seeking to name a Tuscaloosa bridge in honor of the father of Tuscaloosa developer Stan Pate. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. The Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority on Thursday announced that Epsilon Industries has selected Tuscaloosa as the next location for its new off-site construction system manufacturer. It will invest more than $3 million in the project and expects to add up to 180 jobs. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Two west Alabama lawmakers have filed identical bills aimed at expanding the corporate limits for the City of Lake View. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. The City of Tuscaloosa on Thursday announced will host a Lake Tuscaloosa Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here to find out how to get involved. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The YMCA Men's Club on Thursday announced its annual Christmas Tree Sale generated $18,000 for the YMCA. Here's a look at what the money will be used for. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• 2023 Ribbon Cutting @ The Venue Tuscaloosa (More)
• Farmer's Daughter @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• Frank Ray @ Copper Top (More)
• Midlife Crisis Band @ VFW Post #6022 (More)
• Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Alabama Football Holds Pro Day, Young Shows Talent (Jack Hutchens, WVUA 23 News)
2. SGA election complaints show trend of Greeks filing against independents (Ainsley Platt, Kayla Solino & Bhavana Ravala, Crimson White)
3. One-on-one with Alabama's Brandon Miller's high school coach (Jake Stansell, WBRC FOX 6)
4. Tuscaloosa County offers jobs portal to help people with criminal backgrounds (Ken Roberts, Tuscaloosa News)
5. Nick Saban says 'wrong place, wrong time' comment wasn't aimed at Nate Oats (James Benedetto, Tide Illustrated)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Marilynn Robinson Lee, 88, of Northport (Heritage Chapel)

Joyce Maudine Duren, 81, of Brookwood (Memory Chapel)

Walter Travis Walker, 88, of Carrollton (Skelton Funeral Home)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— RP

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