🌱 Tuscaloosa Daily Is Back From Vacation!

I'm back T-Town! I hope you're enjoying this Tuesday morning, because I'm so excited to be rested from my vacation and ready to bring you all of your day's headlines.

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First, today's weather: Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 85 Low: 68.

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Patch Shoutout!

This morning's shoutout goes to the Northport Police Department, who handed out Halloween candy in different neighborhoods Monday!

Here are the top 5 stories in Tuscaloosa today:

1. Here's a look back after the City of Tuscaloosa celebrated Druid City Pride over the weekend, as the city and locals alike hope to promote inclusivity. (WVUA 23)
2. Northport is gearing up for the 50th Kentuck Festival of the Arts this weekend, so give this in-depth look a read before you enjoy the festivities. (Mark Hughes Cobb, Tuscaloosa News)
3. The student newspaper at the University of Alabama reports 61% of students have voluntarily reported receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination. (Kelby Hutchison, Crimson White)
4. An inmate at Bibb Correctional Facility died last Thursday from injuries suffered in an assault by another inmate. Travis Hutchins was serving a 20-year sentence for murder out of Bessemer. (Mike Cason, AL.com)
5. Crackers sold at several stores throughout Alabama are being recalled because of a packaging mistake. A select number of Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Cracker boxes were erroneously packed with bags of Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers. (Michael Seale, Birmingham Patch)

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