🌱 Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame Class + Chef Relocating Out West

Happy Friday, people of Birmingham! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? First, Birmingham chef and restaurant legend John Hall announced he is leaving Birmingham and moving to Oregon. Hall started the popular Post Office Pies, and has been showered with awards since he returned to Birmingham from New York almost a decade ago. Also in the news, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2022 inductees. See who made the class below.

First, today's weather:

Warm with periods of sun. High: 71 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories in Birmingham today:

1. As I was saying, John Hall, the proprietor and executive chef of the popular pizzeria Post Office Pies, announced his relocation to Portland. (AL.com)
2. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight new members for its 2022 class, including former MLB stars Rusty Greer, Doyle Alexander and Jake Peavy. (Birmingham Patch)
3. A Birmingham electrical trade school is concerned as the number of applicants has decreased this year. (Alabama's News Leader)
4. UAB was recently named America's No. 1 Best Large Employer 2021 by Forbes magazine. Really cool honor. (WSFA)
5. A Birmingham couple discusses how they faced travel difficulties due to the coronavirus omicron variant. (WBRC)

Today's Birmingham Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Birmingham!

Today in Birmingham:

• The final day of the high school football championship games is Friday at Protective Stadium. The 4A championship kicks off at 11 a.m., followed by the 2A game then the 6A game. (Details)
• Join us for Festive Film Friday at the Birmingham Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• See the Magic City Nutcracker presented by Magic City Performing Arts at the Lyric Theatre. (Details)
• Check out the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Irondale City Hall. (6 p.m.)
• This is going to be a great show: Jason Mraz with Toca Rivera and Special Guest Gregory Page at the BJCC Concert Hall. (8 p.m.)

Birmingham Patch Notebook

• The new Ghost Train Brewing location is coming to Birmingham in 2022. (Bham Now)
• A holiday fixture for decades, Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ iconic poinsettia tree is now on display in the Conservatory! Assembled by Birmingham Park and Recreation staff, this year's tree features 300 poinsettias. (Facebook)
• Greater Birmingham Humane Society is in desperate need of donations for their Pet Pantry Program. (Facebook)
• The renovation of Legacy Arena is set to reopen Sunday, Dec. 5 with the Birmingham Squadron game. (Instagram)
• Birmingham City Schools congratulates 4th grade instructor Mr. Kenyaki Sanders for being recognized as Central Park's Teacher of the Year! Thank you for your dedication to our scholars. #bcsstrong #CPpride (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• The Better Skin Co. — Skincare! The Better Skin Co. Save 25% and use code Patch25! (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Michael Seale

About me: I am a lifelong Alabama resident with more than two decades of media under my belt. I have worked for a daily newspaper, a weekly newspaper, a monthly magazine, a television station and a couple of radio stations. I also tried my hand at marketing for a little while. But I love writing news. This opportunity to bring Patch to Birmingham is a chance for my hometown to benefit from a new - and better - way to read and receive news.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Birmingham Daily? Reach out anytime to michael.seale@patch.com.