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Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC 33/40
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ 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. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ 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. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ 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. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ 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. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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