🌱 Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame + Bama WR Enters Transfer Portal

Rise and shine, Tuscaloosa! We're one day closer to the weekend, but in the interim, let's get you all caught up on the most important headlines from around town.

In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...

• Alabama football transfers.
• Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductees.
• Storm damage reports.

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But first, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 57 | Low: 36. ⛅️

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to the newest recruits of the Tuscaloosa Police Department, who were sworn in on Wednesday at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. University of Alabama junior wide receiver Traeshon Holden announced on social media Wednesday that he has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue is set to host its inaugural Cookies, Cocoa, and Pictures with Santa Event on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. A preliminary storm damage survey by the National Weather Service concluded that an EF-1 tornado likely struck the city of Eutaw in Greene County Tuesday evening as a line of severe storms moved over much of the state. Here's a look at other damage reports from Tuesday night. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Three former University of Alabama athletes have been named among the 2023 class of inductees to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Stillman College beat the buzzer Tuesday night in a 71-69 conference win over Dalton State College thanks to Tomias Brand. (More)

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🗓 Today in Tuscaloosa 🗓

• 2022 Women's Leadership Alliance (More)
• Hometown Writers Fair @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)
• Clay Barker @ Rhythm & Brews (More)
• Karaoke @ Copper Top (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. What is UAB football getting in new head coach Trent Dilfer? (Evan Dudley, AL.com)
2. NWS preliminary survey reports 29 tornadoes across Alabama, EF-1 confirmed in Eutaw (WBRC Fox 6 News)
3. House Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces intentions for major committee chairs (Alabama Political Reporter)
4. CFP chair explains ranking Tide behind Buckeyes, ahead of Vols (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
5. Alabama football: 2023 transfer portal tracker (Clint Lamb, Bama Insider)

🙏 Obituaries 🙏

Jimmy Brashier, 43 of Bankston (Nelson Funeral Home)

Clara "Cal" Mae Hillstrom Brooks, 91, of Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa Memorial)

Mary Catherine Blake Ryan, 74, of West Blocton (Rockco Funeral Home)

Willie J. Johnson, Jr. of Tuscaloosa (Van Hoose & Steele)

Mary Hopson, 77, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

Martha Collier of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

Jarvis Grant Jr., 41, of Tuscaloosa (Wills' Funeral Service)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com