Vaccines At Stillman + High School Football Scores

Happy Saturday, people of Tuscaloosa! Here's everything happening in Tuscaloosa today.

First, today's weather: Rain until evening. High: 81 | Low: 72.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Tuscaloosa today:

1. DCH Health System reported that, of the 131 coronavirus hospitalizations on Friday, 118 (90%) had not been vaccinated. Per the latest update, 29 inpatients are being treated in intensive care units. (More)
2. Here's a look at high school football scores from opening week as numerous high-profile storylines played out on the gridiron. (More on Patch)
3. Several local agencies will soon come together to host a multi-day virtual hiring event for individuals seeking employment in the hospitality sector. (More on Patch)
4. The Alabama Constitution has so many amendments that it is the largest state constitution in the country. But are all of the laws necessary? Michael Seale from our Birmingham Patch with his latest "Uniquely Alabama" feature. (More on Patch)
5. Stillman College on Friday announced it will provide a site for those in the public to receive coronavirus vaccinations next week, as the school looks to aid in the community push to increase the number of those vaccinated. (More on Patch)
   

This weekend in Tuscaloosa

• Simple Machines at Children's Hands-on Museum (Saturday)
• Pet Supermarket Adoption Event (Saturday)
• Brett Stafford Smith at Unique (Saturday)
• "Groovin' on the Field" featuring Alvin Garrett, Ruben Studdard, Taylor Semone, and Latrese Bush. (Saturday)

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Other news stories I'm reading today

• Elevate Tuscaloosa subcommittee debates convention center ideas (WVUA 23 News)
• Tuscaloosa Police Seize $32,000 Cash After Chase, Crash and Tasing (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
• DCH Health Systems offers back-to-school COVID-19 vaccination clinic (Tuscaloosa News)
• Rep. Barry Moore, wife test positive for COVID (Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter)
• Seven pregnant women at UAB on ventilator with COVID (Sarah Whites-Koditschek, AL.com)
• Students save money and raise health concerns at UA-leased apartments (Zach Johnson, Crimson White)
• Alabama unemployment dips to 3.2% in July (Alabama Daily News)

Other sports stories I'm reading today

• Nate Oats takes his Alabama team on a retreat: No phones, no basketballs and lots of mud (Cecil Hurt, Tuscaloosa News)
• Photos: Alabama Football Approaches Final Scrimmage of Fall Camp (Harrison Holland, Bama Central)
• Alabama basketball updates roster to include numbers for incoming players (Tony Tsoukalas, BamaInsider)

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