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🌱 UA's Record Enrollment + High School Football Scores

M.Hernandez20 hr ago
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UA's Record Enrollment + High School Football Scores The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Tuscaloosa.

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! Grab the coffee and get all caught up with us before you dig in for today's early Crimson Tide kickoff.

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

  • High school football scores.
  • Record enrollment at UA.
  • Job kiosks in TCSS schools.
  • First, your local weather: Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 80 | Low: 71.

    Patch Shout Out

    Our Shout Out for this Saturday morning goes to the University of Alabama Police Department's newest K-9 officer, Kenny. He was rescued from the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter and became a member of the Community Oriented Policing Division, where he is tasked with bringing smiles and comfort to campus with partner, UAPD officer Marshall Wade.

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    Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

    1. West Alabama High School Football Scores: Sept. 13, 2024: It was a wet one out there for our local teams as region play kicked off for most around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area. Here's a look at Friday's final scores from around west Alabama. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
    2. University Of Alabama Reports Record-Breaking Enrollment For Fall 2024: UA on Friday announced it has reached a new milestone for student enrollment by surpassing 40,000 students for the first time originally set for Sunday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
    3. Booth Registration Opens For 'Tech Or Treat' 2024: Tech or Treat will be held on Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gateway, with community organizations asked to bring candy and a science, technology, engineering, art or math activity for children. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
    4. Tuscaloosa Public Library To Host Hispanic Heritage Celebration: The Tuscaloosa Public Library, in partnership with the Tuscaloosa Latino Coalition, will host the 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
    5. Alabama Gymnastics Announces 2025 Home Schedule: The Alabama gymnastics program on Friday unveiled its 2025 home schedule, which will feature a slate of meets that include four Southeastern Conference opponents. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

    Today In T-Town

  • (8 a.m.)
  • Memorial Ride For Officer Dornell Cousette T-Town Harley Davidson (9:30 a.m.)
  • Pop-Up Shop University Mall (11 a.m.)
  • (6 p.m.
  • Rydin' Durty Band Scooter's (8 p.m.)
  • Park Band Rhythm & Brews (9 p.m.)
  • Brandon Malone Copper Top (9 p.m.)
  • Around T-Town

    The Tuscaloosa County Commission this week expanded its IGNITE Student Jobs program by installing kiosks in all six county high schools. The expansion was funded by District 3 Commissioner Mark Nelson with a $75,000 investment for the kiosks and a new STEM portal. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

    5⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

    1. Miss University Of Alabama Competition Celebrating 50th Anniversary Saturday (Nicole Griffin, WVUA 23 News)
    2. (Matt Stahl, AL.com)
    3. Nick Saban: Former Alabama football QB Tua Tagovailoa NFL future should be based on 'medical decision' (Collin Gay, Tuscaloosa News)
    4. Three Crimson Tide Players To Watch This Weekend on The Joe Gaither Show (Joe Gaither, Bama Central)
    5. UA Skydiving Enthusiasts Club offers a thrilling organization for students (Anna Hill, Crimson White)

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