Tuscaloosa
Today
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal judges ruled on Friday that the SNAP program must be funded using contingency funds during the shutdown, so debit cards for about 750,000 beneficiaries (using SNAP dollars) may take one to two weeks to reload. State officials and food banks are scrambling to secure food as households remain at risk. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will host a roundtable on food insecurity and SNAP in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at the West Alabama Food Bank on 65th Street — local officials and food bank leaders will join the discussion before she teams with volunteers to pack food for families in need. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama high school football playoffs are set to begin on November 7 with first round games held at home sites, and Class 7A teams play three rounds before moving to the Super 7 event. The Super 7 will run from December 3 to 5 at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham—featuring three games daily that start with two flag football championships. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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Jackson Chase: Alabama vs LSU Pregame Live
2-6 p.m. — The Rabbit Hole — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Tuscaloosa's own Jackson Chase before the big game.
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Vanderbilt Commodores at Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Volleyball
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Foster Auditorium — Tickets available — Catch the excitement of collegiate women's volleyball and support your local team.
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Joe Nichols Concert
12–4 PM — Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful country tunes of Joe Nichols at this vibrant venue.
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Missouri Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Volleyball
2-3:30 p.m. — Foster Auditorium — Cost info not listed — Witness a thrilling volleyball matchup as the Missouri Tigers take on the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Tuscaloosa's One Place Tinsel Trail
5:30-7 p.m. — Government Plaza — Free entry — Experience the grand opening of a charming holiday display featuring over 200 live trees.
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