Week In Review: Tuscaloosa's Top 10 Headlines From July 26-30

TUSCALOOSA, AL — It was a busy week in Tuscaloosa, from politics to the pandemic, so get caught up here on the most important stories you might've missed!

Here's a look at the top 10 stories that made headlines this week on Patch.

1. Lanier Wins Rematch In Tuscaloosa District 7 Council Race: Tuscaloosa businessman Cassius Lanier grabbed 64% of the vote in a special election rematch to unseat incumbent Sonya McKinstry on Tuesday for the District 7 seat on the Tuscaloosa City Council.
2. Largely Avoidable': What To Know About Latest Virus Surge At DCH: DCH Health System continues to pivot and ask for the community's help as new coronavirus cases spike in Tuscaloosa. Here's what to know as the hospital faces low demand for the coronavirus vaccine and a nursing shortage.
3. SBA Loans Now Available In Northport Following June 19 Flooding: The U.S. Small Business Administration will be on hand at Northport City Hall through next week to help those impacted by flooding from Tropical Storm Claudette on June 19.
4. Victim Identified, Suspect Charged In Duncanville Murder Case: A Tuscaloosa County man with a violent criminal history — Terek Herron-Antone, 32 — was charged with murder Thursday after the body of his former girlfriend was found in a vehicle off of Highway 82 in Duncanville Wednesday.
5. ALDOT To Begin Resurfacing Stretch of 15th Street Next Week: ALDOT will resurface a portion of Highway 215 (15th Street) from the intersection of Greensboro Avenue to the junction of Dr. Edward Hillard Drive beginning next Wednesday. The work will primarily be done at night, to minimize impact to traffic.
6. Tuscaloosa Man Charged After Herman Avenue Stabbing: An argument over a missing cell phone allegedly resulted in a Tuscaloosa resident being stabbed on Wednesday on Herman Avenue. The suspect, Anthony Eubanks, 55, turned himself over to investigators Thursday.
7. Tuscaloosa Show Still Scheduled After ZZ Top Bass Player Dies: ZZ Top bass player Dusty Hill, one of the iconic beards and voices in the Texas-based rock group, died in his sleep at his home in Houston this week. The band, with a longtime guitar tech filling in for Hill, is still set to play the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Friday.
8. Republican Sen. Gerald Allen Announces Re-Election Bid: State Sen. Gerald Allen, a 71-year-old Republican from Tuscaloosa, on Wednesday announced his plans to run for re-election to represent District 21, which covers parts of Lamar, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa counties.
9. Northport Council President Solicits Names For Proposed Water Park: Northport City Council President Jeff Hogg took to Facebook on Monday to ask the public for suggestions in name a proposed water park
10. England Calls For Leadership Changes In ADOC, Pardons & Paroles: In the wake of numerous deaths in Alabama prisons over the last month, State Rep. Chris England, a Democrat from Tuscaloosa, is advocating for sweeping changes in leadership with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) and the Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles.

Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at ryan.phillips@patch.com.