🌱 Northport Townhome Project + Tuscaloosa ZBA Chair Resigns

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! Grab the coffee and let's get this Tuesday morning started on an informed note with everything going on in town.

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

• Tuscaloosa zoning board chair steps down.
• Northport approves controversial development.
• New department head for Tuscaloosa

But first, today's weather: Breezy; heavy p.m. t-storms. High: 77 | Low: 47. ⛈

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Northport Fish and Things for earning the distinction of being named Northport Business of the Month for October. Be sure to check them out ... they have wings on Fridays!

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Former Tuscaloosa City Attorney and current chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustments Robert W. Ennis has removed his name from consideration for reappointment to the seat following disagreements with city staff and one resident in particular relating to short term rental properties. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. After nearly two years of packed public meetings, angry residents and developers going back to the drawing board, a contentious townhome development off of Hunter Creek Road in Northport got the green light for a conditional use request Monday by way of a 4-1 City Council vote. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The Tuscaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees on Monday announced that it is implementing operational changes in the face of a funding shortfall that has been exacerbated by rampant inflation. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) on Monday announced four Grand Marshals for the 46th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Monday announced the appointment of Sommer Coleman as the city's new Executive Director of Construction, Facilities & Grounds. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Trivia @ Black Warrior Brewing Co. (More)
• Trick or Treat @ Sorority Row (More)
• Book Club @ TPL Main Branch (More)
• Lisa McNair Book Signing @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)

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💗 Northport Goes Pink 💗

City of Northport officials showed up in pink for Monday night's City Council meeting in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Drivers Be Warned: I-20/59 Overpass Repairs Begin Wednesday (Tamika Alexander, WVUA 23)
2. Alabama eyeing trio of 2023 elite defensive recruits before signing day (Nick Alvarez, AL.com)
3. West Alabama School Districts Announce Early Dismissals, Closing Ahead Of Tuesday's Severe Weather (Brittany Marshall, Tuscaloosa Thread)
4. University of Alabama Sponsored Business Survey Shows Negative Outlook For State's Economy (Bryan Henry, WBRC Fox 6)
5. Survey: Majority of voters believe abortion should not be a crime (John H. Glenn, Alabama Political Reporter)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

John David Tillery, 74, of Pickensville (Magnolia Chapel)

Ralph C. Lunsford, 97, of Northport (Magnolia Chapel)

Wendy Beckham, 65, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Don Jefferson of Northport (Northport Funeral & Cremation Service)

Jo Ann McMullen of Northport (Northport Funeral & Cremation Service)

Lydia Jeanette Graves, 85, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial Park)

Laverne Mack of Tuscaloosa (Williams Funeral Home)

James Brand, 87, of Northport (Wills Funeral Service)

Ola Mae Elliott- Brown, 89, of Northport (Wills Funeral Service)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— RP

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