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🌱 Northport church elders defend indicted pastor, say ex-members to blame

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  • Northport church elders defend indicted pastor, say ex-members to blame
  • What convinced Northport leaders to back a $4.8M steakhouse deal?

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  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alabama church leaders back pastor accused of theft, blame ‘disgruntled' former members for indictment (al.com) — Leaders of The Word Community Church in Northport say their own review found no wrongdoing by Senior Pastor Scott Willmore, who was recently indicted by a Tuscaloosa County grand jury on a first-degree theft charge. Elders insist the allegations stem from disgruntled former members, while investigators say financial concerns from church representatives led them to present evidence to a grand jury ahead of an August arraignment.
   

• Northport City Council OKs $4.8M deal to bring Big Mike's Steakhouse amid concerns (abc3340.com) — Northport’s City Council has approved a $4.8 million deal to bring Big Mike’s Steakhouse to the 1871 Subdivision near Airport Road, despite vocal concerns from residents and business owners. Supporters tout millions in sales and at least 35 jobs, while critics question taxpayer risk, fairness to existing businesses, and a clause allowing the restaurant to buy the city-owned property for $100 after 20 years.
   

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