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🌱 United Way Fundraiser + Northport Police Officer Promoted
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Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! It's Wednesday, so let's get you all caught up on the most important headlines from around town.
In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...
- NPD officer promoted.
- United Way fundraising.
- Lumber truck closes down Highway 69 N.
But first, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 51 | Low: 28. 🌞
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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Northport Police officer Ashley Blalock, who showed more grace and kindness than was deserved during a traffic stop Tuesday where the suspect was none other than the author of this newsletter. A dedicated public servant for her city, Sgt. Blalock was also promoted to lieutenant this week!
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- DCH Health System has announced it will close its South Parking Deck and South Lobby entrance on its Tuscaloosa campus on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. The closures are planned to allow for construction crews to begin preparing the deck for demolition and replacement. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- United Way of West Alabama's 2022 fundraising campaign is coming to a close, with organizers urging last-minute donations from the community. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded Tuesday morning when an overturned 18-wheeler closed a stretch of Highway 69 North closed in both lanes as crews cleared lumber from the road. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- ICYMI: Here's everything Alabama football coach Nick Saban had to say this week as the Crimson Tide prepares to take on Kansas State. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Check out this look at what is being done to providing drinking water for those in Hale County as efforts continue to repair water service. (Mary Barron, WVUA 23 News)
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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today
- Ron Bolton enters Legislature with focus on rural healthcare, workforce development (John H. Glenn, Alabama Political Reporter)
- Aaron Rodgers' advice to Tua Tagovailoa (Mark Inabinett, AL.com)
- The Other Side: A Preview of the Wildcats with The Collegian (Deana Nichols, Crimson White)
- Maryland TE transfer CJ Dippre commits to Alabama (Hank South, BamaOnline)
- Nate Oats Wants Less Turnovers Against a Stout Mississippi State Defense (Blake Byler, Bama Central)
🙏 Obituaries 🙏
Barbara Gail Tarwater, 72, of Fayette (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)
Janet C. Lollar, 76, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)
Milford Jerome Rivers, 87, of Northport (Memory Chapel)
Amber Marie Birchfield, 42, of West Blocton (Rockco Funeral Home)
Connie Susette Tucker, 68, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)
Miguel Benito Ciprian, 39, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)
Sable Mack, 55, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)
Willie T. Houston III, 32, of Moundville (Wills' Funeral Service)
Ophera Vaughn, 98, of Tuscaloosa (Williams Service Funeral Home)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!
— RP
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com
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