🌱 New ALDI In Northport + Fatal Tuscaloosa County Crash

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

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

• New ALDI opening in Northport.
• Fatal crash kills Walker County man.
• Tide soccer star signs professional contract.

First, a look at today's weather: Very warm with low clouds. High: 72 | Low: 59 ☁️

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Our Shout Out for this Saturday morning goes to Alabama soccer standout Gianna Paul, who is set to continue her career after signing a three-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) Kansas City Current on Friday. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. ALDI Gearing Up To Open Third Northport Location Next Month: Shoppers in the Tuscaloosa area will soon have another nearby grocery option as ALDI prepares to open its third Northport store in the former Winn-Dixie on Highway 43. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Walker County Man Killed In Overnight Crash Near Northport: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Walker County man is dead after a crash early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 69. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. This is the key for Alabama to stop Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza: The Crimson Tide is gearing up to face Indiana in the Rose Bowl and Alabama's defense will be tasked with trying to stop Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. (Nick Kelly, AL.com)
4. Warm Days for Now... Colder on Monday... Friday PM Weather Update: Tuscaloosa County residents can expect unusually high temperatures today and through the weekend but the cold is set to return to begin the week. (Richard Scott, WVUA 23 News)
5. 100 Years Later, Alabama's First Rose Bowl Win Still Resonates in South, College Football: It's mentioned in the fight song and a remains an integral part of Crimson Tide football history. Here's a look back to a century ago when Alabama's etched its name in Rose Bowl history. (Christopher Walsh, Bama Central)

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