Crimson Tide NCAA Violations + Northport Flood Repair Funding

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Let's get this Friday started off right.

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

• Key Crimson Tide Hoops player leaves program.
• More funding needed for Northport flood repairs.
• Everything to know for Fourth of July weekend.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 79° & Low: 65°

Patch Pick

On Thursday morning, judges from the 6th Judicial Circuit, District Attorney’s Office, and members of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association participated in the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse. In the picture, District Attorney Hays Webb reads a portion of the historic document ahead of July 4.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. The University of Alabama self-reported five minor NCAA rule violations on Thursday in the following sports: Football, softball, gymnastics and two in women's soccer. (More on Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa Police arrested a woman on Wednesday after a vehicle pursuit through west Tuscaloosa eventually ended on Highway 69 S near Kauloosa Avenue. (More on Patch)
3. Crimson Tide men's basketball guard Jaden Shackelford announced on Thursday that he will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal ahead of his junior year after being an important contributor to the Tide's success last season. (More on Patch)
4. The July 2 installment of Live at the Plaza tonight will feature The Powell Brothers and Measures of Loud on the big stage, beginning at 6 p.m. (More on Patch)
   
5. The Northport City Council on Tuesday will mull over numerous emergency resolutions authorizing different contracts for repairs, while the Council will also consider an additional allocation of $250,000 from the revenue generated by the city's 1 cent sales tax. (More on Patch)
   

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Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Tuscaloosa Man Looks to Bring the Heat With “Fave Hot Sauce” (Noah Lueker, Tuscaloosa Thread)
• Stillman College uses CARES Act funds to pay off student debt (Annie Mapp, ABC 33/40)
• Two accused in capital murder case plead not guilty in 2019 fatal shooting, robbery (Emily Enfinger, Tuscaloosa News)
• UA residence halls exceed capacity for fall semester (Keely Brewer, Crimson White)
• Alabama football receiver is first to announce NIL deal (Mike Rodak, AL.com)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- Ready for fireworks on Independence Day? The City of Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA) will host a Fourth of July Celebration on the River on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. (More on Patch)

- A reminder this Fourth of July that it is illegal to shoot fireworks within the Tuscaloosa city limits, with violators facing a maximum fine of $500 (More)

- The University of Alabama, along with Tuskegee University and the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, will participate in a collaborative effort to investigate water quality, access, expansion and cultural diversity in Alabama and Barranquilla, Colombia. (More on Patch)

- Tuscaloosa County EMA Director Nick Lolley is expected to address the Northport City Council on Tuesday as the city works to address widespread flood damage to personal property and city infrastructure.

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Ryan Phillips

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