Tuscaloosa Gator Update + Charity Kickball In Coaling

TGIF T-Tuscaloosa! Let's breeze through this Friday to get you caught up before the weekend.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 91° | Low: 72°

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Patch Pick

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox stepped out of the office Thursday to work a route with the city's recycling crew, while also putting a spotlight on the everyday work of the department.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Tuscaloosa today:

1. Tuscaloosa can expect some changes in latitudes and changes in attitudes this fall as Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers will take the stage at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Sept. 16. (More on Patch)
2. Boxing fans will have to wait until October to see the highly-anticipated third installment of the boxing rivalry between Tuscaloosa native and former heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder, and current champion Tyson Fury. (More on Patch)
3. A charity kickball tournament will be hosted Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Coaling Ballpark to benefit outreach efforts for a local church. (More on Patch)
4. As the alligator population has become noticeably more visible for Tuscaloosa in recent months, one UA professor gave his insight on the suitable climate for the oft-misunderstood reptiles. (More on Patch)
5. For the seventh time in nine years, the University of Alabama Astrobotics team won NASA's Robotic Mining Competition. (More on Patch)

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Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Overdose Deaths Spike In Alabama During 2020, Pandemic: CDC (Michael Seale, Birmingham Patch)
• Bama by Distance students face tuition increase (Grace Schepis, Crimson White)
• Alabama lawmakers expect more than 20 public hearings on redistricting (Mike Cason, AL.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

Get on to the weekend T-Town!

— Ryan Phillips

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