TA To AHSAA + Kentuck Awards + State Rep Sworn In

Tuscaloosa AL

22 October, 2021

1:08 AM

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Happy Friday, Tuscaloosa! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ... A new era for Tuscaloosa Academy.Update on Northport infant's death. New Tuscaloosa legislator sworn in. First, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 75 |Low: 48. Patch Pick Our Patch Shout Out this Friday morning goes to State Rep. Cynthia Lee Almond, a Republican from Tuscaloosa who was sworn in Thursday to represent House District 63. The attorney and former Tuscaloosa City Council president ran unopposed in the special election. (Tuscaloosa Patch) Photo submitted by State Rep. Kyle South Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa The Tuscaloosa Police Department confirmed to Patch on Tuesday that a 13-year-old boy was shot in the ankle last weekend as he walked down a street in University Manor apartments. This represents the third shooting in less than a week involving a victim under the age of 16. (Tuscaloosa Patch) The Northport grandmother accused of manslaughter in the death of her six-month old grandson "admitted to dancing around while holding her grandson in different positions while inside her home within hours of the 911 call."(Tuscaloosa Patch)Here's a look at the list of artist awards presented during the 50th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts last weekend. (WVUA 23 News)Get to know Archie Wade — the new namesake of the former Moore Hall approved by the University of Alabama's Board of Trustees. (Grace Schepis, Crimson White) The Tuscaloosa Academy Board of Trustees announced Thursday that the school has officially accepted an invitation to compete in the ranks of public school sports as a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. (Tuscaloosa Patch) Today's Tuscaloosa Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Huntsville! Other stories I'm reading today ... It's Official: UAB To Join American Athletic Conference (Michael Seale, Birmingham Patch)Tuscaloosa County Schools district offers counseling after student's death (Annie Mapp, ABC 33/40)Walker County man arrested after being found in rafters of building near burglary location (Tanner Brooks, CBS 42)No. 4 Alabama wants to keep streak alive vs rival Tennessee (John Zenor, Associated Press)Hype man: Ryan Cram, who has Williams syndrome, is special coach for UWA football, baseball (Becky Hopf, Tuscaloosa News)Impregnated as teen and pressured to marry Alabama pastor, woman feels violated: 'He should be on a sex offender list'(Howard Koplowitz, AL.com)State Board of Veterans Affairs seeks action for Fort McClellan vets (Eddie Burkhalter, Alabama Political Reporter) Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook Audrey Buck was announced as the first director of the Saban Center, effective immediately. The role will be a temporary one as she oversees construction that is slated to begin in 2023. (Tuscaloosa Patch) Check out this opinion column I put down following a weekend of violence across Tuscaloosa County. While I don't have any answers to our problems, I will offer a suggestion. (Tuscaloosa Patch) A former Fayette bank employee avoided prison time Monday by entering a guilty plea charges of stealing nearly $91,000 from two area non-profits. (Tuscaloosa Patch) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: The Better Skin Co. — Skincare! The Better Skin Co. Save 25% and use code Patch25! (Visit website) Add your business here That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a great Friday! — RP Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected]