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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa is hosting a busy lineup of events throughout November with an online mental health session today, a 3v3 Basketball Tournament on Nov. 7, tailgate celebrations before football games, and a theatre production running from Nov. 10 to 16. Community activities include wreath making on Nov. 4, candlelit yoga on Nov. 11, volunteer sessions on Nov. 18, and a grand opening tinsel trail on Nov. 24 designed to bring locals and students together. The University of Alabama
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen restaurants in Alabama earned Michelin Guide honors in the debut American South selection, and five received Bib Gourmand awards for good food and value—marks a key moment for local chefs who have worked to redefine Southern cuisine. The Tuscaloosa News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Alabama will face its coldest temperatures next week as a storm from the Northwest pulls cold air from Canada, making nights feel like mid-December. The National Weather Service forecasts a medium to high risk of a widespread freeze on Tuesday morning—residents in Tuscaloosa and nearby counties should prepare for harsh chills. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Contractors for Central Alabama Water conducted a non-toxic dye test at Lake Purdy Dam to check for water seepage as engineers from Schnabel Engineering released dye at two upstream locations and monitored the site for three hours—this test cost $10,000 and is part of a $28 million project to strengthen the dam with roller compacted concrete. ABC 33/40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Tuscaloosa in-house department is helping local families during the shutdown—coordinating essential support services to address urgent needs. WBRC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Greg Vander Wal of the University of Alabama Counseling Center advises students to use stress management skills like setting routines and taking breaks as they prepare for final projects, exams, and holiday breaks. He recommends using campus mental health support—such as same-day counseling and crisis services—to manage academic pressure effectively. The University of Alabama
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer and tight end Josh Cuevas said the team is preparing for a busy November SEC schedule—three of its final four regular season games will be at Bryant-Denny as they face LSU on Nov 8, Oklahoma on Nov 15, and Eastern Illinois on Nov 22 while the season wraps with an away game at Auburn. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson was named a semifinalist for the Butkus Award Tuesday by the University of Alabama and recorded 47 tackles in eight games while the Crimson Tide posted a 7-1 overall record with a 5-0 SEC mark — it is his second consecutive season with the honor as one of 12 semifinalists. Tide 100.9
- ➤ No. 15 Alabama opened the season on Monday night with a 91-62 win over North Dakota as Labaron Philon Jr scored 22 points with 8 assists — his play helped the team build a strong first-half lead despite missing key guards due to injury. WBRC
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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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Clemson Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Coleman Coliseum — Tickets starting at $9 — Watch a thrilling ACC/SEC women's basketball matchup in Tuscaloosa.
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SIDEPIECE Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Two Dimes — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with the concert of Sidepiece in Tuscaloosa.
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