🌱 Lake View Sewer Amendment Passes + Bobby Herndon Column

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Tuscaloosa Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• Local election results.
• Bobby Herndon column.
• Lake View sewer amendment passes.

But first, today's weather: Sunny and cooler but pleasant. High: 73 | Low: 50. ☀️

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out this Thursday morning goes to Alabama distance ace Kensey McMahon, who was named the Southeastern Conference Swimmer of the Week. (More)

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. There were no surprises Tuesday night for Tuscaloosa County legislative races, as Republican candidates expectedly saw little in the way of opposition at the ballot box. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. In other election news, here's how other statewide races turned out in Tuscaloosa County for the General Election. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Here's a long read featuring my commentary and analysis of Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon's abrupt decision to resign on Monday. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Our news partners at WVUA 23 reported late Tuesday night that the state of Alabama passed all 10 state amendments on the ballot, which included a measure to turn over control of a private sewer system in Lake View to the city in a major win. (WVUA 23 News)
5. Republican nominee and former Richard Shelby aide Katie Britt made history Tuesday night as she became Alabama's first woman elected to the U.S. Senate. (Mike Cason, Al.com)

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🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Taste of Tuscaloosa @ Moe's Original BBQ (More)
• Storytime (More)
• Bingo at Copper Top (More)
• Live Trivia @ World of Beer - Tuscaloosa (More)

❤️ Our Media Partners ❤️

Tuscaloosa Patch is proud to be media partners with WVUA 23 News at the University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa Radio. Catch their great content and our headlines here and there on your cable provider, online and, for our radio partners, at the following stations: 92.1 The Possum, 102.1 WJRD, Rock 106.3, and 96.1 The Blessing.

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Tuscaloosa Council Advances $10 Million Pedestrian Bridge on Jack Warner (Stephen Dethrage, Tuscaloosa Thread)
2. Jeff Cook, co-founder of country band Alabama, dies at 73 (Associated Press)
3. UA students host "Friendsgiving to Feed" to benefit local children (Rachel Seale, Crimson White)
4. Roydell Williams Is Short-Yardage Specialist (Kirk McNair, BamaOnline)
5. Where Alabama stands in the CFP rankings following its loss to LSU (Tony Tsoukalas, Tide Illustrated)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— RP

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