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Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley entered the transfer portal on Friday, Jan. 2 after three seasons in Tuscaloosa; the portal remains open until Jan. 16. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley (6-foot-5, 282-pound) told ESPN he plans to transfer after three seasons; his transfer portal opened Friday, Jan. 2 and remains open until Jan. 16. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama redshirt freshman wide receiver Rico Scott entered the transfer portal, becoming the fifth receiver and 13th overall player to do so. The portal opened Jan. 2 and will close Jan. 16. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama football wide receiver Rico Scott entered the NCAA transfer portal on Jan. 4 after finishing his second season with the Crimson Tide & recording 16 catches for 158 yards with three touchdowns. His decision follows similar moves by his teammates. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Ty Simpson, the Crimson Tide quarterback, is weighing options with his family as he has until Jan. 14 to decide whether to return for his final season or declare for the NFL Draft; his agent said he has yet to decide. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama starting offensive lineman Wilkin Formby, a 6-foot-7, 324-pound player from Tuscaloosa, entered the transfer portal, leaving the Crimson Tide with 13 offensive linemen for the upcoming season. He is one of 11 players to join since the portal opened on Friday, Jan. 2. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Keon Keeley, a highly-touted former five-star defensive lineman, entered the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons with the Crimson Tide—his move leaves two seasons of eligibility remaining and could reshape the defensive lineup for next season. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama starting offensive lineman Wilkin Formby entered the transfer portal on Friday, Jan. 2 (making him the 11th player to do so) and the portal remains open until Jan. 16 as the Crimson Tide prepare for the upcoming season. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ ESPN bracketology has Alabama as one of two Final Four candidates after an 89-74 win over Kentucky, with the team set to face Vanderbilt at 8 p.m. CT on Jan. 7 and play Texas at home on Jan. 10 at Coleman Coliseum. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama defensive back Cam Calhoun entered the transfer portal after one season with the Crimson Tide. The portal remains open from Friday, Jan. 2 to Jan. 16 — he is the second defensive back to leave following the Tide’s playoff loss. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Ty Simpson (the Crimson Tide quarterback) has until January 14 to decide whether to return or declare for the NFL, and his agent said he is still weighing his future options with his family and advisors. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama football is using the NCAA transfer portal today to fill key gaps on offense, defense and special teams after losing several players, and reports show potential visits from transfers (including a veteran linebacker and a USC defensive lineman) as the program builds its roster for 2026. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama beat Kentucky 89+74 Saturday as Aden Holloway tied his career high with 26 points while Labaron Philon Jr. added 17 and Aiden Sherrell left with an injury. The win marks Alabama’s fourth straight conference victory. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Alabama football coaches plan to retain four key players for 2026 after strong 2025 performances by safety Bray Hubbard, center Parker Brailsford, safety Keon Sabb, and pass rusher Yhonzae Pierre (with eight sacks and strong defensive play) as the team builds on its current foundation. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama redshirt freshman wide receiver Rico Scott (6-foot, 196-pound from Bishop McDevitt High) entered the transfer portal on Jan. 2, making him the fifth receiver to do so as the team prepares for the 2025-26 season. Tuscaloosa Thread
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