West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
Good Tuesday morning West Alabama! It is September 17, 2024.
A thin layer of clouds and a lot of sun are greeting us this morning as we look forward to a week of mostly sunny skies and seasonal temperatures. There is a small chance of light rain from Demopolis southward, but that rain will be mainly sprinkles, if any.
There is also more good news from the Alabama Forestry Commission. The wildfire count is down to five statewide with two of them are here in West Alabama. That is a 20-acre blaze east of Whitfield in extreme southeastern Sumter County. The other is a small wildfire in eastern Walker County.
Tropically there is further good news as there is only one tropical formation in the Atlantic. That is Tropical Depression Gordon in the Central Atlantic, and computer models show it moving northward and moving into the North Atlantic as a tropical storm before disappearing.
However, as a caution, formation can happen anywhere, at any time, in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico, so let's not get too overly confident.
The Forecast:
The property tax increase vote in the City of Tuscaloosa is a week from today and it is bringing opposition from area realtors and apartment complex owners. They have mounted an effort to fight it called “Stop the Big Tax”. You’ve seen the signs.
Last night the Tuscaloosa School System held the second of three public information meeting explain the need for the 22% increase. Superintendent Dr. Mike Daria pointed out the tax increase request is critical not only for providing a quality education but also for continued growth of a quality city.
Realtors oppose the tax, but city leaders point out that quality education is one of the critical factors business and industrial leaders use when considering a city for expansion.
The last public information meeting is set for Wednesday night at Paul Bryant High School.
It has been 40 years since a property tax increase in the city.
Plans are in the works for former President Donald Trump to attend Alabama’s home game with Georgia in two weeks as he did with the Tide’s game against LSU in 2018. Plans could change but the visit will complicate security and stadium entry.
Read More: Former President to Attend Alabama & Georgia
With several recent online threats locally and statewide, against schools, area educators are encouraging parents, faculty and students to report anything suspicious. School security experts say that can go a long way toward preventing tragedy.
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote for the second time this year on legislation that would establish a nationwide right to obtain invitro fertilization. The vote comes in the wake of an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are human.
Alabama Republican Senator Katie Britt claims Democrats are engaging in election year political theater, pointing out that IVF “is already legal and available in every single state.”
Today is "Constitution Day" It commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787. President Biden has signed a proclamation for the commemoration.
As part of the commemoration, Collegiate 100, is sponsoring a voter registration drive from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Rd). The event will be conducted in the atrium.
Reading is critical for young students and a program called "Reading Allies" is attempting to make sure as many students as possible are able to achieve a strong reading start. You can play a major role in that effort. Read below for how.
Read More: Here is How You Can Help Tuscaloosa County Reading Allies
Topping Sports News:
Hillcrest is 4-and-0 in Alabama Class 7A High School Football and that has helped them maintain the #15 ranking in this week’s poll. The Patriots play at 11th ranked Hewitt-Trussville Friday night.
The showdown between 4th ranked Alabama and 2nd ranked Georgia is still two weeks away but it is never too early to learn how the two sides match-up.
Read More: Early Preview of The Tide versus The bulldogs
Alabama Quarterback Jalen Milroe has been named "SEC Player of the Week" after a sterling performance against Wisconsin on the road in madison this past weekend.
Read More: Milroe Named SEC Player of the Week
Former Alabama Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Bryace Young may have benefitted from remaining in Tuscaloosa one more year. Following a very lackluster start to his career, Alabama's first ever #1 NFL Draft pick Bryce Young has been benched by the Carolina Panthers in favor of Andy Dalton.
Read More: Former Tide Quarterback and Number 1 Pick Bryce Young Benched
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Have a terrific Thursday!!
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