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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Toys for Tots is handing out gifts today in Tuscaloosa (at local community centers) as volunteers work to bring holiday cheer to families in need. WBRC
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta will host Steppin’ into Greatness, a HBCU Homecoming Tribute and scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, Mar. 7 at Tuscaloosa River Market (1900 Jack Warner Pkwy). The event will support students and honor HBCU traditions. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa officials announce that artists and musicians must apply by January 9 for next year’s Druid City Arts Festival in April and Live at the Plaza concerts held Friday nights in May and June at Government Plaza; a $25 fee is required for artist booths. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Alabama has launched a national search for a new provost; a feedback survey closes Jan. 10 and candidate recruitment runs from January through March 2026, with campus visits planned in late spring and the appointment expected in summer. The University of Alabama
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Alabama and NFL quarterback AJ McCarron ended his bid for lieutenant governor today to pursue a new football opportunity, with details to be shared later this week. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama women’s basketball beat Sam Houston 73-36 at Coleman Coliseum Tuesday night, extending their unbeaten streak to 12-0 despite missing starter Essence Cody (injured lower-leg). The team is set to face Tulane on Dec. 18 at 4:00 p.m. CT. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama basketball faced South Florida at Coleman Coliseum on Dec. 17 as the Tide looked to rebound from a recent loss + fans followed live updates to see how the game unfolded. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer announced that tight end Josh Cuevas and reserve tight end Danny Lewis Jr. will be ready for the playoff game against Oklahoma Friday, Dec. 19 in Norman. Their return boosts the Tide's offensive options for the matchup. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama safety Bray Hubbard said the defense aims to prove it is the best in the nation + it is set to face Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff game tomorrow at 7 p.m. CT on ABC. 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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