Grants For Nonprofits & Teachers | Most Haunted Places In AL Ranked

Good morning, Tuscaloosa! We're halfway through the week, so get all caught up with us to start this Wednesday morning.

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

• Measles in Alabama?
• Community Foundation of West Alabama grants.
• Tide baseball hosts open practices this week.

First, a look at today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 90 | Low: 62 🌞

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Tuscaloosa native Samuel Johnston, a University of West Alabama senior political science major who spent the summer in Montgomery, Alabama as part of the Governor’s Office Internship Program. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Alabama Baseball Opens Practice This Week Ahead Of Georgia Tech Exhibition: Alabama baseball enters its fourth week of fall workouts Tuesday as the Crimson Tide prepares for a weekend exhibition against Georgia Tech in Pensacola, Florida. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Community Foundation Of West Alabama Accepting Fall Grant Applications: The Community Foundation of West Alabama has announced the opening of its fall grant cycle, offering funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and classroom teachers throughout the region. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Health Officials Warn Of Possible Measles Exposure In AL: What To Know: The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning residents of a possible measles exposure at two Alabama businesses after an international traveler tested positive for the highly contagious virus. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. AL's Most Haunted Places Revealed In New Rankings: Alabama has no shortage of places with ghostly reputations, but only a handful can back up their spooky stories with reports of paranormal activity. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Hillcrest High gets $37K from Tuscaloosa County Commission: The commission approved $20,000 for upgrading the school's football stadium's sound system, $12,000 for new instruments for the band and $5,000 for equipment and travel expenses for the basketball program. (Chelsea Jensen, WVUA 23 News)

Now you're in the loop about what's happening today.

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- RP