Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salvation Army Majors Karen and Robert Lyle will be honored at an upcoming ceremony in Tuscaloosa — a tribute to their dedicated service and leadership in the community. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama defensive back Kameron Howard announced Saturday he will enter the transfer portal ahead of the Rose Bowl game against Indiana on Jan. 1 after playing in four games this season. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Georgia Southern and Appalachian State players visited the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Saturday as part of a 16-year tradition before Monday's Birmingham Bowl game, learning about the city's key role in the Civil Rights Movement. WBRC
- ➤ Alabama football running back Jam Miller says he is 100% healthy after missing the SEC Championship with a leg injury. He played 18 snaps in the playoff win over Oklahoma and will face Indiana’s run defense at the Rose Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 3:10 p.m. CT. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Ty Simpson improved his play in the second half of Alabama’s 34-24 comeback win against Oklahoma and is set to join team preparations in Pasadena Monday ahead of a CFP quarterfinal against Indiana. His confident 'let it rip' style helped lift the Crimson Tide from a 17-point deficit. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama football co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Nick Sheridan said he will remain with the team until after their College Football Playoff run. The team will face No. 1 Indiana in the CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. 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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