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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Guests can shop for local gifts and join raffles at the Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Tuscaloosa, where Government Plaza is adorned with over 200 trees from local businesses. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Bird watchers in the UA community will join the Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Monday, Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. until sundown in Tuscaloosa quadrants; after counting, volunteers will meet at a member's home for official compilation (contact Dr. Stephen Ritchie for more information). The University of Alabama
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buc-ee’s has not confirmed a new Alabama location even though the chain will open sites in Ohio, Arizona and other states in 2026 and beyond — the closest new stop is in Monroe County, Georgia. The Tuscaloosa News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scrooge The Musical, an adaptation of A Christmas Carol, will open Friday, Dec. 12 at the Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State Community College. The production features a large cast of seasoned performers and newcomers, with Jim Merrill (returning after 20 years) playing Ebenezer Scrooge. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 20, the UA Graduate School announced winners of the 2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition, honoring research in artificial intelligence, personal relationships and health. Emma Kate Henry won first prize and will represent UA at the Council of Southern Graduate Schools regional finals in Baton Rouge in February. The University of Alabama
- ➤ SGA presidents from UA, UAB and UAH met on UA campus this November to share ideas and build collaboration. They focused on wellness — academic support and plans to improve student life for over 70,000 students. The University of Alabama
- ➤ University of Alabama alumni are raising funds to support two student magazines suspended last week for not following DEI guidelines, with a goal of $25,000 by spring 2026 for printing, salaries and rental costs. As of Monday evening, over 100 donors have contributed $12,300. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ University of Alabama senior Addison Miller was chosen as one of 43 Americans to receive the Marshall Scholarship to study for a master's in politics and international relations in the United Kingdom; the Birmingham native will attend University College London this term (making her the fourth UA recipient since 2020). The University of Alabama
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Public Health mandates restaurant closures if safety inspections score below 60 — issues like lack of hot water and pest infestations can trigger an immediate shutdown until hazards are fixed. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Alabama football players, Kadyn Proctor and Bray Hubbard, were named first-team All-SEC by coaches on Dec. 9. The team prepares for its College Football Playoff opener against Oklahoma on Friday, Dec. 19 in Norman. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Wallace Wade coached Alabama to its first national championship 100 years ago & his choice of Frank Thomas helped lay the foundation for the Tide’s strong defense. His legacy still guides Alabama football and inspires Tuscaloosa fans today. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Five Alabama players were named to the All-SEC Teams after the 2025 football season — first-team honor goes to safety Bray Hubbard and offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor, quarterback Ty Simpson and linebacker Deontae Lawson join the second team, and center Parker Brailsford is on the third team. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Five Alabama football players were named to the All-SEC Teams after the regular season ended, with safety Bray Hubbard and lineman Kadyn Proctor earning first-team honors, quarterback Ty Simpson and linebacker Deontae Lawson receiving second-team honors, and center Parker Brailsford joining the third team. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Rising senior catcher Will Plattner was voted captain for the 2026 campaign, becoming the third Crimson Tide leader to wear the No. 3 uniform + he transferred from Ole Miss in 2023 and appeared in 26 games last season. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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Holidays on the Plaza 2025-2026
11 AM – 3 PM — Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG — Free entry — Experience festive fun with a seasonal ice skating rink suitable for all ages.
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Jackson Chase: New Year's Eve Celebration
9 PM – 1 AM — Roll Call — Cost not specified — Celebrate the New Year with live music from Tuscaloosa's own Jackson Chase.
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