🌱 Q&A With House District 63 Candidates + Fatal Crash In Greene County

Good morning, neighbors! It's the start of a new week so get all caught up with us.

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

• Crash claims two lives near Eutaw.
• Special election Tuesday.
• Counseling services expanded for area students.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and cold. High: 52 | Low: 30 🌞

🗣Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to The Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation, which has launched a new mental health initiative aimed at expanding access to counseling services for students across the Tuscaloosa area. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Q&A: 10 Questions For House District 63 Candidates On Eve Of Special Election: Tuesday will see voters in House District 63 cast ballot in a special election to fill the open seat, so here's what the candidates had to say when provided a slate of 10 questions by Tuscaloosa Patch. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Two Dead After Crash Friday In Greene County: Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash Friday night a few miles south of Eutaw in Greene County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. City Leaders Break Ground On $21M University Boulevard East Improvement Project: Tuscaloosa leaders broke ground Thursday afternoon on the long-planned University Boulevard East Improvement Project, a $21 million initiative officials say will transform a key corridor in the Alberta community. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Ty Simpson to NFL not a done deal, teams offering as much as $6.5 million: The future could still be up in the air for Crimson Tide signal-caller Ty Simpson as other programs try to sway him to stay in college. (Nick Kelly, AL.com)
5. Whataburger on the Strip closes: The Strip near the University of Alabama has lost a popular eatery after it was announced in December that the burger chain was closing its location near campus. (Maven Navarro, Crimson White)

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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