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Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A few volunteers are still needed for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Day Feast at Chuck’s Fish — located on Greensboro Avenue — to serve free meals while Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa benefits from donations. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and expects to serve thousands. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Hampton Inn general manager Aireal Smith learned sign language to ease communication with her deaf administrative assistant Tonia Washington—who has worked at the hotel for 18 years. Smith watched a YouTube video and learned common phrases to help improve daily work at the hotel. WBRC
- ➤ AT&T partnered with local nonprofits on Monday to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys to over 140 families in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa — easing holiday financial stress for many households. WBRC
- ➤ Bama Lights will benefit Magic Moments with a festive display and fundraising drive — the event supports a local charity with more details to follow — inviting community members to participate. WBRC
- ➤ Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots of West Alabama is hosting two toy drop-off events—one at Five Below at the Shoppes at Legacy Park in Tuscaloosa on November 28 and the other at Five Below in Northport on November 29—to collect holiday toy donations for children in counties including Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama Museums invites visitors to enjoy free holiday events at three campus museums. Visitors will write letters to Santa with historical dip pens at Gorgas House Museum on Dec. 6 and join open houses with tours, crafts and refreshments at Gorgas, Paul W. Bryant and the Alabama Museum of Natural History on Dec. 12 — donations to UA Museums are welcome. The University of Alabama
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Tuscaloosa County Circuit judge approved nearly $60 million in bonds for the University Beach project in Northport after a hearing on Nov. 13—this approval will let the developer seek the funds needed for the full project, which is valued at about $350 million and will include a water park, beach club, and resort off Highway 82. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he always has something to prove as he prepares for the Iron Bowl after a strong start to the season followed by recent struggles with turnovers. He is set to lead his team against Auburn at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 29 at Jordan-Hare Stadium—he insists his focus is on cleaning up mistakes—despite growing questions about the offense. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ On Tuesday, Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack was named a semifinalist for the Broyles Award (an honor for the top assistant coach in college football) as he builds a defense that has ranked in the top ten. His defense will face Auburn on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama Crimson Tide is fighting for a playoff spot while Tuscaloosa prepares for a possible home game at Bryant Denny Stadium, which is expected to generate about $15 to $20 million in revenue if the Tide wins the upcoming Iron Bowl and SEC championship—city officials are coordinating with local hotels and restaurants for increased staffing needs. CBS 42
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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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