Tropical System Approaches T-Town + Drug Bust In Cottondale

Good Morning Tuscaloosa! I hope you're staying weather-aware today as this tropical system is sure to bring plenty of rain and storms to our area.

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

• What to do this weekend in Tuscaloosa.
• A look at severe weather possibility as tropical system approaches.
• A drug trafficking bust in Cottondale.

First, today's weather:

Tuscaloosa can expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7 a.m., with a high near 77°

3 things to do today

1. Celebrate Juneteenth in Snow Hinton Park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

2. Visit the farmers markets in Tuscaloosa and Northport.

3. LEGO Day at Children's Hands-on Museum (More)

Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. A tropical weather system is expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms across much of Alabama this weekend. Tuscaloosa County has been placed under a Flash Flood Watch through Sunday evening. (More on Patch)

2. The Northport City Council will once again consider granting a conditional use request for a proposed group home on 8th Street, along with considering changes to the employee handbook regarding benefits during its regular meeting on Monday. (More on Patch)

3. Two people are facing numerous drug trafficking charges after police executed a search warrant on Avalon Drive in Cottondale on Wednesday. (More on Patch)

4. The City of Tuscaloosa announced its environmental services division will host the "Green Scenes" environmental movie series at the Richard A. Curry Jr. Complex each Friday in July. (More on Patch)

5. The University of Alabama and Habitat for Humanity were recently awarded a $10,000 State Farm Youth Build grant. (More on Patch)

Other stories I'm reading today ...

• PRIDE requests more funding from Tuscaloosa County Commission (Drew Daws, WVUA 23)
• Former Alabama basketball player Reagan Phillips takes 'leap of faith,' starts counseling practice. (Teddy Couch, Gadsden Times)
• UA purchases Northington Elementary School campus (Zach Johnson, Crimson White)
• DCH to Only Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Once a Week (Noah Lueker, Tuscaloosa Thread)
• Live updates: Alabama hosting elite talent all weekend (Hank South, BamaOnline)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- Click here to read more about new principals at Myrtlewood Elementary, Holt High and Northport Intermediate. (More on Patch)

- More than 1,000 candidates are expected to be in attendance for two ceremonies when the University of Alabama holds summer commencement on Saturday, July 31. (More on Patch)

- Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) will host the Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Division II State Tournament June 25-28 at the Bowers Sports Complex in Bowers Park. The baseball tournament will feature 48 teams, ages 6-12. (More on Patch)

- The Berry Civic Center will host a Pop Up Vendors Market on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (More on Patch)

- DCH Health System reported a total of 10 coronavirus-positive inpatients on Friday, with seven currently being treated in the ICU. (More)

Now you're in the loop and ready to get this soggy Saturday started. But don't miss out during the rest of your day! Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content every day of the week.I'll see you around!

- Ryan

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