Tuscaloosa
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Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bama Theatre is hosting its Season’s Screenings holiday films this December with The Santa Clause on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., It’s a Wonderful Life on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m., and Christmas with the Kranks at 2 p.m. plus The Polar Express at 7 p.m. on Dec. 23 at 600 Greensboro Ave, where families can also purchase golden ticket packages. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer reaffirmed his commitment on Sunday as the Crimson Tide begins contract extension talks ahead of Friday's playoff game against the Sooners in Tuscaloosa. The details of the new agreement remain pending. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Voting remains open until noon Thursday, Dec. 18 for Tuscaloosa News Girls Athlete of the Week, featuring top plays from Dec. 6-12 in local school games. Nominees include standout players like Preslee Kelly, who reached key milestones, as the public casts votes. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Voting is open for the Tuscaloosa News Boys Athlete of the Week running from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12. Cast your vote before noon on Thursday, Dec. 18 to pick your top local performer. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats said he did not call a timeout during Saturday’s game against No. 1 Arizona because he expects his players to adjust on their own. Arizona won 96 to 75 as Wildcat freshman Brayden Burries led with 28 points. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Coach Nate Oats said Aiden Sherrell left the game on Dec. 14 with 12:34 remaining because he overheated. He played 21 minutes against No. 1 Arizona (his highest workload so far) and will be evaluated by trainers before his next game. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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Jackson Chase: Acoustic Performance at Innisfree
3-7 p.m. — Innisfree Irish Pub — Cost not specified — Enjoy the acoustic sounds of local talent Jackson Chase in a cozy pub setting.
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