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Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jingle Jam event to take place this Friday at Brocks Gap Brewing. WBRC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old girl was shot in Tuscaloosa, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries, with an investigation underway to determine if the incident was criminal or accidental. ABC 33/40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama Museums offer free holiday-themed events, including Victorian crafts, letter writing to Santa, museum tours, and meet-and-greets with Big Al. The University of Alabama
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BB Comer Memorial High School remains closed for a second day due to unresolved heating problems amid cold weather. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keelon Russell, a top-tier quarterback from Texas, commits to Alabama, boosting the Crimson Tide's 2025 recruiting class with his impressive high school achievements. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama's College Football Playoff prospects improved, ranking 11th and potentially the last SEC team in, as Miami fell to 12th, both outcomes influenced by recent games and strength of schedule considerations. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Former Hale County and Alabama basketball star, Herb Jones, becomes the first player to have his jersey retired at Hale County High School, marking a significant accolade in his burgeoning professional career. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama rises to 11th in the College Football Playoff rankings, poised for a first-round match against Notre Dame. WBRC
- ➤ Alabama football is set to secure its first full recruiting class under Kalen DeBoer, ranking second nationally as the early signing period begins. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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