SUMMARY: The second winner of the Side to Showcase contest is Carol Cooper, recognized for her sweet potato dumplings, a unique treat combining traditional sweet potatoes with a dumpling format. Over 100 entries were submitted, showcasing the challenge judges faced in selecting just three winners. Carol shared that the recipe, passed down from her Nana, is a beloved dish at family gatherings, often enjoyed as a dessert. The dumplings are easy to prepare using crescent rolls and include a sweet cinnamon-sugar glaze. Viewers are encouraged to try the recipe, available on the WHNT website, as it promises to be a hit at holiday gatherings.

Kiara Cooper visited News 19 Tuesday after her Sweet Potato Dumplings recipe was selected as one of the Side Dish Showcase winners!

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SUMMARY: The University of South Alabama’s holiday concert, themed “Jingle Jaguars Jingle All the Way,” will feature performances from students in the music program, including the Jaguar marching band. Dr. Thomas L. Rowell, a music professor, introduced the addition of handbells to this year’s performance, which will include five octaves of bells played by students. Rehearsals have been ongoing since summer, and the concert is set for December 5th at 7:00 PM. It’s free to the public, with refreshments afterward. Dr. Rowell also demonstrated how to play the handbells during the interview, adding a fun, interactive element to the event.

Dr. Thomas L. Rowell, Professor of Music at the University of South Alabama

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SUMMARY: The forecast for Birmingham includes thunderstorms tonight due to a south wind bringing moisture. Currently, it’s 68°F with no rain in Jefferson County, but heavy rain and lightning are impacting nearby areas. The thunderstorms will move southeast, affecting Birmingham and Tuscaloosa by midnight, likely bringing a quick quarter-inch of rain. By tomorrow morning, cooler, drier air will set in, leading to a high around 60°F. A strong cold front may bring morning showers on Thanksgiving, while colder temperatures, potentially down to 25°F by next Monday, are expected, impacting the Iron Bowl festivities.

Tracking Heavy Storms: Monday night’s storms move out quickly, more rain and storms hit Alabama Thanksgiving Day ahead of a cold weekend forecast

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