W ETUMPKA − An Elmore County tax increase to fund a range of county infrastructure improvements was soundly defeated in a special election Tuesday, according to incomplete, unofficial results.

Central Alabama sees historic changes in leadership as new mayors are sworn in, including Ciara Smith in Anniston and Jennifer Andress in Homewood.

Samantha Ingram said she’s unconcerned about the lawsuit or a ruling that could determine the fate of her tenure on the council.

Paul Finebaum, a household name for Alabama sports fans after decades of work as a columnist, radio show host, and regular on the SEC Network and ESPN, is considering a run for Tuberville’s seat and said this week he would make a decision soon.