🌱 UA Homecoming Queen Candidates + Alabama Soccer Tops LSU

Get On Up, Tuscaloosa! It's the start of a new week and I'm back in your inbox to get you all caught up before you get out the door this Monday morning.

• UA Homecoming Queen candidates.
• Apartment stand-off.
• Chris Stewart's instant classic.

But first, today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 80 | Low: 47. 🌞

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Monday morning goes to all of the firefighters who have lost their lives in the service of their community. To commemorate the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, the City of Tuscaloosa turned its lights to red at City Hall and lowered flags to half-staff.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. A Moundville man suspected of shooting two men in Tuscaloosa Saturday night is now charged with capital murder following the death of the second victim early Sunday morning. One of the men killed was identified as the father of the suspect. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. A Tuscaloosa woman has been charged with felony interference with custody after barricading herself and two children in an apartment Sunday and refusing to let them return to their parents. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. No. 4 Alabama soccer (13-1-1, 6-0-0 SEC) remains unbeaten in Southeastern Conference play following a 5-0 win over the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge Sunday afternoon. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Legendary Crimson Tide broadcaster Eli Gold might not have been in the booth at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, but his stand-in Chris Stewart logged a historic call of his own as the final seconds ticked away in Alabama's 24-20 win over Texas A&M. Watch the moment for yourself here! (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. The University of Alabama on Sunday announced five candidates for Homecoming Queen who will appear on the student ballot Tuesday, Oct. 18. This includes one name that will be very familiar to Crimson Tide sports fans. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• Monday Music @ Druid City Brewing Company (More)
• Free Breast Screening Event @ Manderson Cancer Center (More)
• Comedy Open Mic @ The Black Warrior Brewery (More)
• Free Live Trivia Nights @ The Houndstooth (More)
• Oktoberfest Fundraiser @ Rolf's (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Alabama football drops from top spot in AP Top 25 after win over Texas A&M (Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News)
2. Johnny Manziel calls out Texas A&M for final play call against Alabama: 'That's a joke of an ending' (Mark Heim, AL.com)
3. Robinson plays for Commanders 6 weeks since getting shot (Associated Press)
4. The Extra Point: How will Alabama Gymnastics Perform under Ashley Johnston? (Claire Yates, Bama Central)
5. College Football World Reacts To Alabama Cheerleader Photo (Andrew Holleran, Sports Illustrated)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Lovell Cox of Tuscaloosa (Williams Funeral Service)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you around!

— RP

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