🌱 More On Hillcrest Teacher Facing Charges + Settlement In Mercedes-Benz Lawsuit

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up with us on this Tuesday morning.

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

• Mercedes-Benz settlement.
• More on Hillcrest teacher arrested for sexual contact with student.
• Vests for TPD K9s.

First, a look at today's weather: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 75 | Low: 52 ⛅️

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.., which will provide five Tuscaloosa Police Department K9s with new protective gear. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Hillcrest High Teacher Accused Of Sexual Contact With Student Had 'History Of Inappropriate Behavior': Tuscaloosa Patch has confirmed additional details in the case of a Hillcrest High School teacher charged last week with having felony sexual contact with a student. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Alabama To Receive Nearly $5M As Part Of Settlement With Mercedes-Benz: Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Monday that the state will receive nearly $5 million as part of a national settlement with Mercedes-Benz's manufacturing operations. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. City Of Tuscaloosa Offering Live Christmas Tree Recycling, Holiday Garbage Drop-Off: Tuscaloosa residents can recycle live Christmas trees and natural greenery for free at the Curry Environmental Services Facility from Dec. 26 through Jan. 6, with the site open 24 hours a day. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Family of Tuscaloosa man killed in 2023 officer-involved shooting sues city, police chief for $100M: The family of Tristan Clark's is suing the City of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley and two members of the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force for $100 million. (WVUA 23 News)
5. University of Alabama football player uses NIL money to spread Christmas cheer: Here's how Crimson Tide center Parker Brailsford is using his NIL money to make the season bright for young people in need in Tuscaloosa. (Avery Boyce, CBS 42 News)

🗓 Today In T-Town 🗓

• Christmas with the Kranks (2004) @ Bama Theatre (2 p.m.)
• Dr. Warren Ertle's Corpse Revivers @ The Sanctuary on 25h (6 p.m.)
  
• Polar Express (2004) @ Bama Theatre (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night @ Mugshots Grill & Bar (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Tuesdays @ Black Warrior Brewing (7:30 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. How Alabama football is juggling playoff push with transfer portal opening (Matt Stahl, AL.com)
2. Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care (Alabama Political Reporter)
3. Alabama state appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over prison labor (Alabama Reflector)
4. Everything Kalen DeBoer said in first Rose Bowl quarterfinal press conference (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
5. Barry Sanders Congratulates Former Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs on NFL Record: Roll Call (Will Miller, Bama Central)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Charlotte K. Gattozzi, 94, of Tuscaloosa (Heritage Chapel)

Sherry Alexander, 74, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)

Anice Benton, 92, of Fayette (Nelson Funeral Home)

Larry Williamson, 73, of Berry (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

Margie Smith Daniel, 83, of Gordo (Skelton Funeral Home)

William "Billy" Claude Ray, Jr., 96, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

Lue Crissie Crispin-Long, 73, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! And if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

- RP

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