🌱 Herndon Opposes Property Tax Increase + BamaCarry On New Gun Law

Good Morning, Tuscaloosa! Grab the coffee and get all caught up with us before you start this new week and Monday morning.

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

• Former Northport mayor opposes property tax increase.
• BamaCarry responds to new handgun law.
• No. 1 squad thumps Alabama women's basketball.

But first, today's weather: Cloudy. High: 64 Low: 48. ☀️

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out this Monday morning goes to the newest officer at the Samantha Volunteer Fire Department, Lieutenant Austin Phillips.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon took to social media on Sunday to speak out in opposition to a proposed property tax increase to fund the county school system, which will be on the countywide ballot on Feb. 14. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa-based Second Amendment advocacy group BamaCarry says Alabama's newest handgun law on the books does not need to be amended following questions and opposition from law enforcement at the local level. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Alabama ONE credit union is honoring Alberta's rich history with a new hand-painted mural on the exterior of Alabama ONE's Branch and Resource Center on University Boulevard. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Despite a strong defensive showing, the Alabama women's basketball team fell Sunday to No. 1 South Carolina 65-52 in Coleman Coliseum. (RollTide.com)
5. Getting your week started with a cup of Joe? Check out this look at coffeeshops to check out around Tuscaloosa. (Ken Roberts, Tuscaloosa News)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Monday Music with Tuscaloosa Ukulele Club @ Druid City Brewing Co. (More)
• D&D Meetup @ One Up TCG Tuscaloosa (More)
• Visioning Community Workshop @ Northport City Hall (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Jalen Hurts surpasses Cam Newton touchdown total (Mark Inabinett, AL.com)
2. 'Terrifying for Jewish students on campus': How students are processing Jan. 26 chalkings (Raelee Sents & Sarah Clifton, Crimson White)
3. Malik Benson's work ethic draws comparison to another Alabama great (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)
4. Alabama Faces Recovery Road After Oklahoma Loss (Kirk McNair, BamaOnline)
5. In photos: Bham's new multimillion-dollar mental health crisis care center (Laurel Thrailkill, Birmingham Business Journal)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Gara Nell Stewart, 80, of Bankston (Nelson Funeral Home)

Thomas Gene Amster, 77, of Theodore (Norwood-Wyatt Chapel)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com