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Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hank Poore Foundation will host its annual Ale on Wheels fundraiser this Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Buddy Powell Pavilion in north Tuscaloosa to support adaptive athletics—featuring live music, food trucks, and a special brew from Black Warrior Brewing for the event’s fifth anniversary. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The Junior League of Tuscaloosa will host the 2026 Northport Bunny Trail in Historic Downtown Northport from Saturday, February 28 to sunset Sunday, April 5—featuring decorated eggs by local sponsors, free family events, and live music. Proceeds will support JLT’s community programs and leadership development. Tuscaloosa Thread
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A fast-growing specialty pet store named Hollywood Feed opened Monday in Midtown Village and offers natural pet foods, treats and wellness items, while other new retailers like Bath & Body Works and El Agave are also coming to the area (Alex Conner from Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors confirmed the opening). Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Southeastern Grocers announced it will close several Winn-Dixie stores in Alabama along with others in Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana by the end of the year as part of a plan to transition ownership of locations outside Florida — 20 Alabama stores are expected to be affected while some South Georgia stores will remain open for remodels. CBS 42
- ➤ Today, Honda will unveil its new safety tech at its Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln with a roundtable featuring local and national safety leaders. The event includes demos of Honda Sensing 360, child car seat safety and advanced frontal airbags—aimed at reducing nearly 1,000 annual road deaths in Alabama. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama's K-12 enrollment dropped from over 720,000 in 2025 to about 714,358 in 2026, leaving 5,823 students unaccounted for. State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey explained that clerical errors and transfers under the state's Choose Act may account for part of the gap—over 2,000 students remain unaccounted for. ABC 33/40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three Tuscaloosa icons—D. Bradley Cork, Walter Gary Nichols, and Sarah Patterson—had their names added to the Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame at Government Plaza downtown on Tuesday. They are recognized for their lasting contributions in business, industry, and athletics. Tuscaloosa Thread
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Alabama is hosting the Moving Forward Parkinson's conference to share updates on Parkinson's research and care options—an event that aims to support those affected by the disease. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Kalen DeBoer said the team has not shown its best game yet and safety Keon Sabb agreed that a clean game from both offense and defense is needed to cut mistakes in the redzone. The Crimson Tide, now with six wins and one loss, improved its penalty count in recent games and will work to fix late-game errors before its contest on Saturday. Tide 100.9
- ➤ The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its high school football rankings ahead of Week 9. Central-Phenix City leads Class 7A + Clay-Chalkville tops Class 6A + Williamson holds first in Class 5A as many top teams remain undefeated. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Coaches nationwide ranked Alabama basketball at No. 16 in the preseason Coaches Poll—placing them fourth among SEC teams—and the Tide will play an exhibition game at Furman on October 26th before opening the regular season at Coleman Coliseum on November 3rd. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ South Carolina coach Shane Beamer—who once tried recruiting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson—spoke on October 22nd about his early talks with Simpson and praised the QB’s strong throws this season. Alabama will face South Carolina Saturday, October 25th at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. The Tuscaloosa News
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Jackson Chase: Full Band Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Copper Top — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the talents of Tuscaloosa's own Jackson Chase, a rising star in the music scene.
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Doug Stone Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Historic Bama Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the heartfelt ballads and country hits of contemporary star Doug Stone.
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T-Town Witches Ride
4-6:30 p.m. — Parker-Haun Park — Fun for the family — Join a whimsical ride to raise money for The Arc of Tuscaloosa while enjoying music, games, and raffle prizes.
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Priscilla Block Live in Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Druid City Music Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the rising star Priscilla Block as she captivates with her unique sound and heartfelt lyrics.
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TSO Bridgerton Ball
Step into a Regency-era masquerade for the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra’s Bridgerton Ball on Thursday, October 30, 2025! Enjoy live classical and pop music, a silent auction, and a costume contest, all while delighting in sumptuous hors d'oeuvres and specialty drinks at the Historic Dearing-Swaim Home.
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Freaky Friday 8K Run
8-10 p.m. — Dreamland BBQ — Registration fee varies — Experience a spooky 8K run followed by festive awards and treats.
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Avery Anna Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Two Dimes — Ticket info available — Experience a night of electrifying pop music with Avery Anna.
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Community Summit for Nonprofit Leaders
8 AM – 3 PM — Hotel Capstone — Cost not specified — A two-day summit for Alabama's nonprofit leaders to gain tools and strategies for community impact.
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Jackson Chase Live at Copper Top
9 PM – 1 AM — Copper Top — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of music with Tuscaloosa native Jackson Chase and his full band.
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Jackson Chase: Alabama vs LSU PreGame Party
10 PM – 2 AM — Innisfree Irish Pub — Check for entry details — Enjoy a lively pregame celebration with local band Jackson Chase ahead of the Alabama vs LSU game.
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