Longtime Magazine Director Retires | Flu In AL Ahead Of Thanksgiving

Good morning, neighbors! We're almost to the weekend, so get all caught up with us to start this Thursday morning.

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

• Alabama Heritage director retires.
• Keelon Russell racks up more honors.
• Flu on the rise ahead of Thanksgiving.

First, a look at today's weather: Cooler and some clouds. High: 68 | Low: 42 🌤

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Our Shout Out for this Thursday morning goes to Tuscaloosa Police Department Assistant Chief Steve Rice, who has retired after nearly three decades with the department. Rice joined TPD in August 1997 and worked in Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Air Patrol and Training, holding several supervisory positions before being promoted to assistant chief in 2020. (More)

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. Alabama Heritage Director Rebecca Todd Minder To Retire After 45-Year Career: Rebecca Todd Minder, director of Alabama Heritage magazine at the University of Alabama, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2026, bringing to a close a 45-year career in publishing, public relations and communications. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Flu On The Rise In AL Ahead Of Thanksgiving: What To Know: Influenza is increasing in Alabama just as families prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, starting a season of togetherness that gives respiratory viruses plenty of opportunities to spread. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Tide QB Keelon Russell Named Semifinalist For Walter Camp Player Of The Year: The postseason award nominations are stacking up for Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, who earned a spot among 20 semifinalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Beloved Clothing Store Files For Bankruptcy, Nearly 600 AL Jobs At Risk In Planned Closure: Alabama shoppers could lose some of their local The Children's Place stores as the struggling children's clothing retailer seeks bankruptcy protection and searches for a buyer to keep the nearly 60-year-old chain in business. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Veterans of Foreign Wars promotes college scholarship for veterans: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6022 is partnering with Sport Clips to promote a scholarship that helps veterans and service members pay for higher education. (JaMarcus Russell, WVUA 23 News)

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