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Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, downtown Tuscaloosa hosted the University of Alabama homecoming parade—fans lined University Blvd to cheer the parade floats—before the Crimson Tide game with Oklahoma. The Tuscaloosa News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Morgan Grzybowski, a senior majoring in biology, was named the 2025 Homecoming Queen on Nov. 14 at a pep rally—she was crowned during halftime of Saturday’s Oklahoma-Alabama game at 2:30 p.m.—and she selected Remote Area Medical as the beneficiary of the Homecoming Queen Endowed Fund. ABC 33/40
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa apartment rents increased 5% from last October’s median of $1,400 to about $1,476—though they are 8% below last month’s $1,611 peak—with one-bedroom listings rising 7% and two-bedrooms up 4% from September, according to Zumper data. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa Academy defeated Pleasant Valley 23-13 in a playoff game — the Knights relied on strong defense and key plays by Mark Norris — and they now prepare for a road rematch with Coosa Christian. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama lost its home game 23-21 to Oklahoma at Bryant-Denny Stadium—turnovers and missed chances cost the Tide its lead. The defeat left Alabama 8-2 and in a tough spot to secure an SEC title and a College Football Playoff berth. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama high school football playoffs will begin their Round 3 on Nov 21, with AHSAA games set to kick off at 7 p.m. and AISA championship matchups scheduled for Nov 20 at the Cramton Bowl — the brackets cover teams in classes from 7A to 1A. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Less than 90 minutes remain before kickoff at Bryant-Denny Stadium as the SEC released the final availability report for Alabama and Oklahoma. Alabama names linebacker Qua Russaw and linebacker Cayden Jones as game-time decisions, while defensive back DaShawn Jones is confirmed and Oklahoma reports cornerback Gentry Williams out and defensive tackle Jayden Jackson as a game-time decision — details raise lineup questions ahead of the game — with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. CT. Tide 100.9
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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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Excerpts From The Nutcracker 2025
2-4 p.m. (Dec 6) — Druid City School of Ballet — Check event page for costs — Experience the holiday magic through enchanting excerpts from Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker.
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UTSA Roadrunners vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball
3:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Coleman Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as the Crimson Tide takes on the Roadrunners in a thrilling basketball showdown.
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