Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

The University of Alabama’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive set a record by collecting 630,624 pounds of food for the West Alabama Food Bank—helping residents facing high food insecurity.

The announcement was made at a celebration where it was also revealed that together with Auburn’s drive, they raised over 1.2 million pounds of food.

Curry High School students held a balloon release on Friday morning to honor senior Wesson Lane, who was hit by a car near Planet Fitness on Tuesday evening, placed on palliative care, and later pronounced dead on Saturday.

Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter reacted after a Montgomery County Circuit Judge maintained a temporary restraining order on the AHSAA (+ they had sued to stop a rule that required student-athletes transferring under the CHOOSE Act to wait one year to play +).

The order paused a new rule that Ivey said negatively impacted thousands of athletes.

Alabama redshirt sophomore quarterback Austin Mack entered the Eastern Illinois game when he replaced Ty Simpson with 14:37 left in the third quarter and a 28-0 lead.

He had thrown two touchdown passes in a previous game—he transferred from Washington under coach Kalen DeBoer—bringing his extra skill to the Crimson Tide offense.

Alabama prepares to play Eastern Illinois in its final home game with a new-look roster as key players are sidelined.

Center Parker Brailsford is out after being seen in a walking boot and with a limp—wide receiver Germie Bernard and tight end Josh Cuevas will also miss the game due to injuries.

Alabama football defeated Eastern Illinois 56—0 on November 22 at Bryant-Denny Stadium—while persistent issues on offense and special teams lingered as the team now prepares to face Auburn in the Iron Bowl.

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell entered the game against Eastern Illinois on Nov.

22 with a 35-0 lead and finished by completing four of six passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns—each scoring drive adding to the lead. The Texas native and highest-rated recruit in Alabama history is the third QB to take snaps under coach Kalen DeBoer—following Ty Simpson and Austin Mack.

On November 22, Alabama football kicker Conor Talty missed a 28 yd field goal that would have given the Crimson Tide an early 17—0 lead against Eastern Illinois, drawing boos from the home crowd at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

He later made his extra point and improved his season record to 11 for 18 from the field—showing a mixed performance in the game.

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.

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.