Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local community organization is hosting a holiday give-back event that brings volunteers together to help neighbors. Additional details on timing and meeting location will be shared soon. WBRC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Google Trends data shows peanut butter balls are the top searched treat as local bakers explore no-bake recipes and favor ornament-shaped cookie cutters for holiday decor (a twist on classic traditions). The Tuscaloosa News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, twenty Huntington Place Elementary students sang Christmas carols at the Northport Chick-fil-A on McFarland Blvd to celebrate their new chorus club and the school’s 15-year partnership, boosting their confidence & sharing Christmas cheer with local patrons. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Curt Cignetti served as Alabama's wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator from 2007 to 2011 and ended his assistant role in Tuscaloosa; he will try his first chance at beating Alabama as Indiana faces them in the CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama tight end Josh Cuevas will join five other Tide players at the Senior Bowl in Mobile on Saturday, Jan. 31. Cuevas, recovering from a recent lower-body injury, accepted his invitation on Sunday & will serve as the team's sixth representative. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ After the Kennesaw State win, coach Nate Oats praised Alabama basketball leadership and said clear guidance helped drive team performance. His remarks are expected to boost confidence for upcoming games. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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