Tuscaloosa Psychiatrist Arrested For Child Porn + Updates On Fatal Hit-And-Run In Northport

TGIF T-Town! Here's everything you need to know to get you caught up on this Friday morning.

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

• Updates on fatal hit-and-ran in Northport.
• Bryce Hospital psychiatrist arrested on child porn charges.
• Big donation for YMCA.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and warming up. High: 69 | Low 47 🌞

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Friday morning goes to University of Alabama junior Samantha Simmons, who has been elected the 115th president of the school’s Student Government Association. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Bryce Hospital Psychiatrist Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography: A psychiatrist at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa is out on bond after being charged with five counts of possession of child pornography. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Investigators Identify Man Killed In Possible Hit-And-Run In Northport: The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit provided updates Thursday and identified a man was found dead on the side of Highway 43 in Northport Wednesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Y Men's Club Donates $15K In Christmas Tree Sale Proceeds To YMCA Of Tuscaloosa: The funds were raised through the club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale and will go to benefit children with autism. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa Academy Ninth Graders Earn National PreACT Honors: The PreACT Rising Stars Awards program recognizes high-performing students based on assessment results and readiness for future academic success, signaling strong preparation for the ACT and college-level coursework. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Junior League Of Tuscaloosa To Open Northport Bunny Trail This Weekend: The free, family-friendly event will feature more than 70 five-foot-tall hand-decorated eggs lined along the streets in Historic Downtown Northport. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

📅 Today in T-Town 📅

• Tuscaloosa's One Place Mobile Food Pantry @ Soma Church (10 a.m.)
• Kendall Dunkelberg & John Miller @ Ernest & Hadley (5:30 p.m.)
• The Stoplights @ The Sanctuary on 25th (7 p.m.)
• County Line @ Jake’s Juke Joint (9 p.m.)
• Miss Druid City Pride Pageant @ Icon (9:30 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. University of Alabama opening research, economic development facility in Enterprise (Catherine McNutt, WVUA 23 News)
2. How fast did former Alabama players run 40-yard dash on Day 1 of NFL Combine? (Matt Stahl, AL.com)
3. Parole reform bill passes out of House (Jacob Holmes, Alabama Political Reporter)
4. Concerns raised after photos, videos limited at Bibb County Rabies Impoundment Facility (Scott Minshall, CBS 42 News0
5. Woolsey Finnell Bridge replacement, roundabout project set for Tuscaloosa (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6 News)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Kayla Leigh Rutherford, 36, of Northport (Magnolia Funeral Home)

Elaine Fender Johnson, 78, of Fayette (Memory Chapel)

Lloyd Jennings, 74, of Berry (Nelson Funeral Home)

John Victory Jones, 82, of Berry (Norwood-Wyatt Funeral Home)

Mary Ellen Woelfel, 73, of Tuscaloosa (Sunset Funeral Home)

George Albert Rubio, 83, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading and we'll see you in your inbox next time! And if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

- RP