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Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Eve, first responders answered emergencies and protected local families even while missing their own celebrations. Firefighters and EMTs wore Santa hats & antlers and shared festive items to bring cheer during calls. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Tuscaloosa’s Tinsel Trail, a charity event held at Government Plaza, was ranked number four nationwide by USA Today; local groups and businesses have decorated festive trees that will remain on display until New Year’s Day. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Local groups are joining forces to give back through volunteer projects planned to support residents in Tuscaloosa (more details on dates and locations will be shared soon). The coordinated effort aims to boost community support and strengthen local ties. WBRC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa’s locally owned small businesses show strong holiday shopping trends as The Toy Shoppe in Northport and Lily Pads report higher foot traffic and busy online orders (with many out-of-state buyers), though customers are cautious due to shipping delays. CBS 42
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa officials have unveiled new devices along with a program to teach kids about sextortion risks; the initiative will launch next week in several schools and provide digital safety tips + guidance for parents on protecting children online. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa residents can use the FCC’s interactive National Broadband Map by entering their address to view internet speeds, provider names, and service technologies (like cable or fiber). Providers update this data twice a year so users have current info on available options. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Churches in West Alabama held candlelight services last night as Advent concluded, inviting residents to find true Christmas joy amid a busy holiday buildup; mental health experts advised using self-care strategies to ease seasonal blues. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Eve, the Crimson Tide practiced in Tuscaloosa for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, and defensive end LT Overton has been cleared to return for the game. The team will face Indiana in Pasadena and aims to build on its recent playoff win. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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