Rise and shine, T-Town! Pour a cup of Joe and get all caught up on your headlines this Election Day before you get out and vote!
In today’s Daily, we have these stories and more …
- Northport mayor to resign.
- Tuscaloosa bar sued for UA student’s death.
- Nick Saban’s Monday press conference.
But first, today’s weather: Sunshine and very warm. High: 84 | Low: 56. ☀️
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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣
Our Shout Out this Tuesday morning goes to the Alabama soccer team, after it was announced the Crimson Tide will host its first-ever NCAA Tournament game … and as a No. 1 seed! Alabama will host Jackson State at 6 p.m. Friday at the Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa (More)
🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞
- “Livid,” “selfish” and “speechless” were just three of the words used by officials in response Monday night to Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon announcing his resignation from office effective Dec. 31, which came immediately after debate regarding the renaming of a street in front of Herndon’s personal business. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Birmingham woman was killed Monday in a single-vehicle crash on Sylvan Loop Road in Tuscaloosa County. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The family of a University of Alabama student who died in an accidental drowning in the Black Warrior River a year ago has sued a bar in downtown Tuscaloosa, alleging the establishment violated multiple laws leading to his death. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- Here’s everything Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban had to say during his press conference on Monday as No. 10 Alabama prepares to take on No. 11 Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi (Tuscaloosa Patch)
- The Nov. 8 General Election is here Tuscaloosa, so here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know before you cast your ballot. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓
- Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours @ Alabama ONE (More)
- Holiday Open House @ Dermatology Care of Alabama (More)
- Live Trivia @ Black Warrior Brewing (More)
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5️⃣ Other Stories I’m Reading Today
- Newest Miss University of Alabama Crowned Saturday (Karnera Gafford, WVUA 23)
- How much do Alabama’s coordinators impact a game? Nick Saban answers (Mike Rodak, AL.com)
- Women’s basketball starts season with commanding win over Alabama A&M (Will Miller, Crimson White)
- Nick Saban gives his thoughts on Alabama’s offense, Bill O’Brien (James Benedetto, Tide Illustrated)
- UA’s Brandon Miller named to Naismith Trophy preseason watch list (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
🙏 Obituaries 🙏
Debra L. Meggs, 67, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)
Robert Brooks Robles, 24, of Tuscaloosa (Magnolia Chapel)
James F. Taylor, 94, of Brookwood (Sunset Funeral Home)
Kathryn Tanner Johnston, 80, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel)
Rodney Drake, 60, of Tuscaloosa (Wills Funeral Service)
Cedric Hood, 50, of Tuscaloosa (Wills Funeral Service)
Debra Sylvers, 61, of Tuscaloosa (Wills Funeral Service)
