Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

After 55 years of repairing vehicles on the outskirts of downtown Tuscaloosa, Tillery's Body Shop & Wrecker Service will close later this week as owner James Tillery retires.

Residents can visit Tillery Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to say goodbye.

Northport merchants will extend the shop-local Pink Friday event to two days — 20 local businesses will offer in-store giveaways, shop specials, and a passport program from Friday Nov 21 to Saturday Nov 22.

A drawing for two $500 prizes will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday Nov 23 at Gypsy River Apparel, 80 McFarland Blvd., Suite 8.

UA homecoming week 2025 brought many events that showed strong school pride; students helped at Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa (TROT) and enjoyed activities (from community service to the game) that created lasting memories.

University of Alabama classes are dismissed Nov.

24-28 while many campus offices, including Automotive Services, Campus Mail, Counseling, and Student Health, remain open regular hours Nov. 24-26 (with housing, library, and transportation services operating on adjusted schedules), a free Thanksgiving meal is served on Nov. 27 and full campus service resumes Dec. 1.

Launched by the Honors College in 2023, Achieve Scholars is an 18-hour course sequence that combines transdisciplinary analysis and research methodology to help incoming freshmen build research and critical thinking skills—students work with instructors from Parsons and Claremont Graduate University and later present their work at UA’s URCA conference.

On Monday night, Alabama women’s basketball won 66-43 over Alabama A&M at Coleman Coliseum with strong defense and balanced scoring to start the season 4-0 for the third straight year.

They will host the Samford Bulldogs today at 6 p.m.—aiming to extend their winning run.

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats challenged center Noah Williamson to get more rebounds and play more athletic as he prepared for Illinois yesterday at the United Center in Chicago—Oats said Williamson must use his strength to be more aggressive on offense and defense.

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats said forward Keitenn Bristow (ankle) practiced in limited capacity and may be a game-time decision as the team prepares to face Illinois; he also said guard Davion Hannah should play while Jalil Bethea and center Collins Onyejiaka remain sidelined.

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack praised sophomore defensive back Red Morgan for his strong performance against Oklahoma despite the Tide's 23-21 loss — noting that Morgan's improved tackling and athletic skills have made him a key player since his freshman year.

Alabama lost 23-21 to Oklahoma, and Jam Miller said that the run game showed progress but must improve on pass protection and hitting the holes—details he stressed as the team prepares for its next contest.

Miller pointed to better work by the offensive line and running backs ahead of the game against Eastern Illinois at 1 p.m. CT on Saturday, November 22.

Four-star forward Chris Washington Jr. decommitted from Alabama on Monday, leaving the Crimson Tide with only one commit in the 2026 class.

Washington Jr. from Providence Christian Academy in Tennessee had originally chosen Alabama over offers from Ole Miss, Auburn, Tennessee and Villanova.

Alabama basketball faces an Illinois team with five European players today at 8 p.m.—head coach Nate Oats said he is open to recruiting more international players despite financial challenges.

Assistant coach Chris Fleming’s European experience may boost the Tide’s future recruiting efforts.

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.

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.

SIDEPIECE Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Two Dimes — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with the concert of Sidepiece in Tuscaloosa.

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.

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.