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Special election today in Tuscaloosa.

Northport water park latest.

Vets to honor WWI Medal of Honor recipient.

First, your local weather: Warm with sun and some clouds. High: 92 | Low: 70

Patch Shout Out

Our Shout Out for this Tuesday morning goes to Rhubarbs in Historic Downtown Northport for being named Northport's Business of the Month for September by the City Council.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Polling Locations For Sept. 24's Tuscaloosa City Schools Property Tax Referendum: The polls are open and will remain open until 7 p.m. tonight as voters decide on a proposed property tax increase to provide funding to Tuscaloosa City Schools. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Northport Appoints Developers To Lead University Beach Improvement District Board: The Northport City Council on Monday voted 3-2 to create the University Beach Improvement District and also voted in favor of appointing a trio of developers and investors to head up its three-member Board of Directors. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. COLUMN: Northport Leaders Remain Hog-Tied After Entering University Beach Agreement: Here's my commentary following Monday night's vote that saw the creation of a University Beach Improvement District. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. One Injured In Monday Shooting On Old Greensboro Road: The Tuscaloosa Police Department says at least one person suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening in a shooting Monday evening. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Here's everything Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer said during his press conference on Monday as Alabama gears up to host Georgia. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Today In T-Town

TPL Little Library Playdate Tuscaloosa Public Library (10 a.m.)

Evening of Storytelling The District Room (6 p.m.)

Music Bingo Nights Mellow Mushroom Tuscaloosa (6:30 p.m.)

Bingo Copper Top (8 p.m.)

Around T-Town

The Tuscaloosa American Legion Post 123 will honor the legacy of World War I Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Earl D. Gregory during a memorial service on Tuesday, Oct. 8. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

5⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Tropical concerns growing late week with heavy rain and gusty winds (CBS 42 News)
2. How Alabama can beat Georgia in the trenches & Top 5 Saban era QBs/WRs (Ben Flanagan, AL.com)
3. Nearly $3 million proposed for Tuscaloosa County High School track improvements (Jeff Cox, ABC 33/40)
4. Birmingham mass shooting leads to calls for state ban on 'Glock switches' (Ralph Chapoco, Alabama Reflector)
5. Love Like Lexi Project works to prevent teen suicide (Gary Cosby Jr., Tuscaloosa News)

Obituaries

*Our obituary section is generously sponsored by our friends at Dorroh & Mills, P.C.

Willie Dean Gregory McAteer, 92 of Buhl (Magnolia Chapel)

Sarah Faucett Cobb, 77, of Tuscaloosa (Memory Chapel)

Diane Galloway Humber, 75, of Columbus (Nelson Funeral Home)

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