Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Tuscaloosa man loses his longtime home to a devastating fire, with the cause still under investigation. WBRC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old woman was shot at a Tuscaloosa apartment, with her 20-year-old ex-boyfriend being suspected by police; his arrest on unrelated charges occurred while the investigation continues. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa City Schools celebrated educators and support staff with the 13th Apple Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions and awarding Teacher and Support Employee of the Year titles alongside community support acknowledgments. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two challengers, Que Chandler and Joe Eatmon, have entered the race against incumbent Matthew Wilson for Tuscaloosa's District 1 City Council seat, with elections scheduled for March 4th, 2025. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Transportation nears completion of a $34 million project expanding McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa and Northport, aimed at improving mobility, safety, and local commerce. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama football aims to secure one of the nation's top recruiting classes as the early signing period approaches, currently ranking No. 1 or No. 2. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ No. 19 Alabama women's basketball team defeats Georgia State 98-49, improving to a 9-0 season record with a standout performance in rebounds and free-throw accuracy. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ The Alabama Crimson Tide leads as the favorite to secure a College Football Playoff spot in the upcoming selections, with the best odds among at-large teams. Tuscaloosa Thread
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Excerpts from The Nutcracker 2024 at Druid City School of Ballet
Experience the enchanting beauty of Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet, featuring talented dancers from Druid City School of Ballet and the University of Alabama in a captivating performance suitable for all ages.
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Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols on Strings
Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring holiday classics performed by the Listeso String Quartet in the scenic Tuscaloosa River Market.
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Kentuck's Holiday Art Market
Kentuck's Holiday Art Market is a community-focused event where local artists showcase their work for the public to purchase in a festive atmosphere.
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Southern Soul Christmas Jam
A lively Christmas music event featuring a live performance by YOUNG GUY at the Tuscaloosa River Market.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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