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Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of the University of Alabama Student Veterans Association and Auburn University Student Veterans Association marched at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 26th to raise awareness of veteran suicide—each carried 22 pounds of donated materials and 22 dog tags to honor veterans lost each day. More than 160 participants are on a three-day trip that will include a 50-mile hike, a 2.5-hour walk after a five-hour rest and a delivery of a ceremonial game ball at the Iron Bowl coin toss. The University of Alabama
- ➤ Tuscaloosa will host many holiday events this December—campus gatherings at Saban Field, Moody Music Building and the Gorgas House Museum will offer tours, concerts and breakfasts while downtown festivities include parades, markets and a festive Tinsel Trail. The University of Alabama
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ SmartAsset ranked Alabama’s top 10 wealthiest counties based on household income and home values+ Shelby County leads with a median income of $93,543 while Tuscaloosa County ranked 9th with a median income of $63,947 and a median home value of $216,604. The Tuscaloosa News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ With record Thanksgiving travel underway, Alabama law enforcement is increasing patrols and urging drivers to slow down, buckle up, and obey the Move Over law to keep highways safe — officials noted a 31% drop in traffic fatalities so far but warn that speeding and distracted driving remain risks — while ALDOT has suspended temporary lane closures from Wednesday until Sunday to ease congestion. ABC 33/40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hale County Hospital in Greensboro earned the Diamond Impact Award—recognizing its new fellowship program that gives local youth hands-on healthcare experience—and plans to expand community wellness efforts. Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Alabama and The Caring Foundation chose the top award from 82 applicants and 22 finalists. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Aden Holloway scored 26 points as Alabama beat UNLV 115—76 in the second round of the championship on Tuesday. Six players scored in double figures as the Tide outperformed the Rebels on bench points and rebounds. WBRC
- ➤ Alabama football will face Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. on ABC, and experts say the Crimson Tide must boost its offense to counter Auburn's pass rush if it hopes to secure a spot in the SEC championship and College Football Playoff. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Tide 100.9 FM — with WTUG-HD2 as its service and part of Townsquare Media — is recognized for delivering top sports coverage to local listeners in Tuscaloosa. Tide 100.9
- ➤ A group of UA alumni will offer a bus ride from Tuscaloosa to Auburn for Saturday’s Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium— the bus will depart Coleman Coliseum around 12:30 with seats priced at $99 (with a $10 discount for chapter members)— and will return fans to Tuscaloosa after the game. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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