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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AT&T is sponsoring Thanksgiving turkey giveaways in Tuscaloosa on Monday, Nov 24. One Place and United Way of Alabama will hand 35 turkeys at 810 27th Avenue from 9:30-11 a.m.—Temporary Emergency Assistance with United Way will distribute another 35 turkeys at 1705 15th Street from 3:30-5:30 p.m. WBRC
- ➤ On Nov 21, the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive set a record in Tuscaloosa by collecting 630,624 pounds of food at the West Alabama Food Bank, though Auburn collected 18,000 pounds more. Outreach coordinator Tucker Moss Brown announced that the competition reached a total of 1,278,929 pounds of food. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ University of Alabama softball players shopped for toys and sports items at Academy Sports in Tuscaloosa last Thursday as part of West Shore Home’s Toys for Tots event—supporting children in need this holiday season. The outing followed West Shore Home donating over 10,000 toys and $40,000 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation since 2021. WBRC
- ➤ The annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive ended after its seven-week run and set a record when West Alabama donated 630,624 pounds of food, beating last year's 431,120 pounds as Alabama & Auburn raised over 1.2 million pounds for local food banks. Tide 100.9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ State and local agencies ended a week-long search today when they found 47-year-old fisherman Larry James’s body in the Black Warrior River near Lock 8 at 11:00 a.m.—his wallet and cellphone were later recovered from the drifting boat. Tide 100.9
- ➤ A plaque honoring a pedestrian killed by a car has been installed in Tuscaloosa & serves as a memorial for the victim. WBRC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rickwood Caverns State Park is hosting its 9th annual Wonderland Under Warrior holiday attraction today and it will run through Jan. 4; the event features holiday lights, characters, and photo opportunities with Santa from Nov. 28-Dec. 22 while regular cave tours are paused. Tickets cost $12 + children 4 and under get free admission. CBS 42
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa County School System selected a new superintendent after a careful search—officials said the new leader will start in the coming weeks, and further details on transition plans are expected soon. WBRC
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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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Holidays on the Plaza
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with festive activities and community cheer.
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