🌱 Who Will Be On The Ballot? + Bus Driver Honored

Tuscaloosa AL

31 January, 2022

12:40 AM

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Happy Monday, Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start this week on an informed note. In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ... Who will be on the ballot in 2022? Latest John Merrill controversy. Hard work in Northport. First, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 64 | Low: 40. 🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣 Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to Tuscaloosa City Schools bus driver Samuel Lee Jones, Jr., who was recently honored as the TCS Apple Award Support Employee of the Year for Transportation. 🗞 Here are the top 5 stories in Tuscaloosa today 🗞 ICYMI: I penned an opinion column Sunday after Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill drew backlash for his comments made in response to the words of an Auburn University gymnast on Saturday. (Tuscaloosa Patch) Qualifying for local legislative races closed on Friday, with multiple contested races set to appear on the ballot. (Tuscaloosa Patch)Here's the story of Joshua Smith, a Northport fast food worker who has been seen manning an entire eatery by himself. (Dre Day, Tuscaloosa Thread)Check out this follow-up after The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA) brought home some hardware from the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association annual conference in Huntsville. (WVUA 23 News)Former Alabama quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Mac Jones will end his successful rookie NFL season with an appearance in the Pro Bowl. (Mike Inabinett, AL.com) From our sponsor: Today's Tuscaloosa Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) 🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓 Close Out Party @ Crunch Fitness (More)2021: A Year In Review Trivia @ The Gray Lady (More) 👨‍💻 Other stories I'm reading today 👨‍💻 - UA System lobbies new bill with state legislature in response to critical race theory (Zach Johnson, Crimson White) - Alabama considering alcohol sales at Coleman Coliseum (Associated Press) - Alabama legacy Elliot Washington talks return visit to T-Town (Andrew Bone, BamaInsider) - Pickens County schools moving to remote learning (WBRC Fox 6 News) - Marsh bringing 'mother of all school choice bills' (Mary Sell, Alabama Daily News) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: The Better Skin Co. — (Visit website) KimEssence Earth Essentials, LLC — (Visit Website) Add your business here Loving the Tuscaloosa Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. — RP