🌱 Nick Saban's New Gig + Northport Donut Shop Opening Soon

Good morning, neighbors! Get all caught up with us to start this chilly Wednesday morning!

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

• Nick Saban’s next big move.
• New Northport donut drive-through.
• Justin Thomas’ $1M gift powers Alabama golf’s future in Tuscaloosa

First, a look at today's weather: Mostly sunny and cold in the a.m. High: 62 | Low: 47 🌞

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Northridge High School standout pitcher Evan Malone who has signed to pitch for the University of Alabama. The senior has helped lead the Jaguars into the playoffs each of the past two seasons, by winning the area championship. Tuscaloosa City Schools also said he is considered a top 10 prospect in the state of Alabama and a top five pitching prospect. Evan says he wants to major in finance in college. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Nick Saban, Business Partner Purchase Minority Ownership Stake In NHL's Nashville Predators: Former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and his longtime business partner Joe Agresti have purchased a minority ownership stake in the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. New Donut And Coffee Shop To Open Next Month In Northport: Northport residents just across the river from Tuscaloosa can look forward to Babe’s, a new donut, coffee, and breakfast sandwich spot opening Jan. 5 off Highway 43 in Station Circle. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Former Tide Golfer Justin Thomas Gives $1M For Crimson Reserve Golf Facility: Two-time PGA Champion and former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas has committed $1 million to The Crimson Standard, the University of Alabama announced Tuesday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa County EMA, Compassion Coalition Seek Donations For Warming Stations: The Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency is partnering with the Compassion Coalition to support local warming stations and is asking the community for donations of essential goods. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Tuscaloosa Patch Joins The Old Lady Hour Podcast: I had a blast joining out friends at The Old Lady Hour Podcast, where we discussed recent news from around the area and updates on some of the biggest stories I've been working on. (YouTube)

🗓 Today In T-Town 🗓

• Scrooge! The Musical @ Theatre Tuscaloosa (2 p.m.)
• Jameson Hubbard @ The Sanctuary on 25th (6 p.m.)
• Trivia @ Crimson Tap House (7 p.m.)
• BINGO @ Black Warrior Brewing (7 p.m.)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Sewell, Figures urge University of Alabama to reinstate suspended student magazines (Andrea Tinker, Alabama Reflectors)
2. Longtime Alabama sports broadcaster Christina Chambers found dead at home in Hoover (CBS 42 News)
3. Netflix to release 3-part docuseries chronicling Natalee Holloway’s disappearance (Ashlee Winborne, WBRC Fox 6 News)
4. College students, professors appeal to end Alabama anti-DEI law (Williesha Morris, AL.com)
5. Oklahoma's Venables, Alabama's DeBoer overcome critics, lead programs to the playoffs (Associated Press)

🕊 Obituaries 🕊

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

Lottis G. Thomas, 90, of Greensboro (Magnolia Chapel)

Thomas Mack Freeman, Jr., 93, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Henry Boone Cummings Jr., 64, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)

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!

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