Northport Group Home Voted Down + Unemployment Up In Tuscaloosa

Good Morning T-Town! Here's everything you need to know to get you all caught up before you get out the door.

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

• Updates on widespread storm damage.
• A quick look at Tuscaloosa unemployment
• The latest on a controversial group home proposed for Northport.

First, today's weather

Tuscaloosa can expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high near 80°

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. The City of Tuscaloosa says it has identified the sources of several high-impact water line leaks around the city. However, the emergency water conservation order signed by Mayor Walt Maddox Sunday remains in effect. (More on Patch)

2. The City of Northport officially declared a state of emergency Monday night following extensive flood damage brought on by Tropical Storm Claudette over the weekend. In a separate act, the city allocated up to $750,000 for immediate needs. (More on Patch)

3. Unemployment was up slightly across the Tuscaloosa Metropolitan Area from April to May following months of gains in the wake of the abrupt economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. (More on Patch)

4. The Tuscaloosa Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Greensboro Avenue that killed one person and seriously injured another. (More on Patch)

5. The Northport City Council voted down a conditional use request Monday night for a proposed group home at 820 8th Street after numerous residences spoke out in opposition of the concept. (More on Patch)

Preliminary unemployment statistics for the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area

*Data from the Alabama Department of Labor

Other stories I'm reading ...

- With Supreme Court ruling, NIL legislation and transfer rules, college athletes now hold the cards (Cecil Hurt, Tuscaloosa News)

- Moe’s Original BBQ closes second location because of employee shortage (Aajene Robinson, WVUA 23 News)

- Pipe failure causes Jug Factory Road closure (Meg Summers, Townsquare Media)

- Red Cross, local churches helping with Northport flood recovery (Tim Reid, CBS 42)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- The following Tuscaloosa County roads remained closed on Monday due to flooding or conditions: Hobson Cut Off, Fosters Loop Road, Commerce Road near Boone Boulevard, Simpson Swamp Road and South Sandy Road.

- Those looking to volunteer in storm cleanup and aid efforts can check in at the Tuscaloosa County Volunteer Reception Center at Church of the Highlands — located at 721 Rice Mine Road —from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday. For questions, call Tuscaloosa’s One Place at (205) 462-1000.

- Wings of Grace is providing clothing to those affected by Saturday’s storm. Click here for hours of operation and contact information. (More)

- Following issues with water line breaks around the city, Tuscaloosa officials reminded residents south of the Black Warrior River that ongoing issues have not had any impact on drinking water quality. (More)

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- Ryan

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