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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 54, low: 30.
• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• VIPcare Tuscaloosa - Cookie Decorating for 65+
  3515 Watermelon Rd , Northport
  2:30 pm
• Holt Ironmen vs Holy Spirit Catholic Saints
  Holt High School , 301 44th Ct NE , Tuscaloosa
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Early Release for Students
  Tuscaloosa County Northport, AL 35475
• Tuscaloosa Knights vs Brookwood Panthers
  Tuscaloosa Academy , 420 Rice Vly Rd N , Tuscaloosa
  2:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holidays on the Plaza 2025-2026 - Eventeny
  Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG , 111 Greensboro Ave , Tuscaloosa
  11:00 am

Monday December 22

• Winter Holidays
  Tuscaloosa County Northport, AL 35475

Wednesday December 24

• Advanced Stained Glass
  Kentuck Art Center & Festival , 503 Main Ave , Northport
  6:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Jackson Chase: Roll Call
  Roll Call , 2321 6th St , Tuscaloosa
  7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The holidays are a time of reflection and celebration for some of us.
  For others, it can be a time of loneliness and helplessness. If you or someone you know feels vulnerable or suicidal, please don't hold it in. The… (Nextdoor )
• Vehicle fire on I-20/59 Eastbound before Exit 76: US11/Skyland Blvd in Tuscaloosa has been cleared.
  4:36PM on Dec 16: Vehicle fire on I-20/59 Eastbound before Exit 76: US11/Skyland Blvd in Tuscaloosa causing minor delays. (Nextdoor )

• QuikTrip posted a job opening for Evening Store Clerk - Cottondale in Cottondale. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Cottondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottondale here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Listening is top priority for new Tuscaloosa County school chief (tuscaloosanews.com)

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