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Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A regional coalition of local leaders has secured $4 million in federal funding to retrofit the Hollywood Blvd overpass between Homewood and Mountain Brook with protected sidewalks and improved traffic control. Bids for the sidewalk phase will go out in early March, and overpass improvements will be offered for bid by Spring 2027. Bham Now
- ➤ Jo Ann Bland, a longtime civil rights advocate, died today in Birmingham (she championed equality and justice for decades), leaving a lasting impact on the community. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Disability advocate Graham Sisson led efforts at Vulcan Park to install a new glass elevator after the original was out for nearly all of 2025; his work with local groups preserved the historic look (and ensured universal access) for all visitors. Bham Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mumford & Sons will perform at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater on Tuesday, Sept. 29 as part of the Prizefighter tour—tickets for the show featuring the Marcus King Band go on sale Friday, Feb. 27 at 10:00 a.m. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday at Red Mountain Theatre, over 200 students from six Birmingham City Schools and one Jefferson County school performed art, spoken word, music (and dance) during the fifth annual YouthSpeak showcase that celebrated Black History Month and highlighted their role in shaping its future. ABC 33/40
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Staff at Jefferson County water reclamation facilities rescued a red-shouldered hawk called Parrot and a rare tiger salamander nicknamed Norman during routine checks. Parrot received care at a local wildlife center while Norman now lives in South Alabama. Bham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Birmingham announced that 26th Street South between Hatcher Place and Highland Avenue South will be closed for up to 10 working days starting Monday, Feb. 23 for drainage infrastructure installation as part of Highland Park improvements (drivers are advised to use 11th and 27th Streets as detours). ABC 33/40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAB performed its first National Kidney Registry transplants in February — linking Alabama patients to a national donor network and expanding living-donor options. Advanced matching technology improved outcomes and marked a key step in enhancing transplant services. University of Alabama at Birmingham
- ➤ The Alabama Neurodevelopment Center in Birmingham is easing long mental health wait times by offering faster diagnoses and training clinicians. The center will start accepting new patients in April + it also launches a program for Ph.D. students to gain clinical experience in developmental disability care. WVTM 13
- ➤ Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama offer Project Lifesaver to help track loved ones with dementia — a free wristband that sends a radio signal which trained deputies use to locate them if they wander. ABC 33/40
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen new and coming soon home listings hit the market in Birmingham from Feb. 20-22, including open houses on Feb. 22 with scheduled tours at properties like THE PRESERVE in Hoover and CRESTWOOD in Birmingham. Buyers can contact RealtySouth agents for pricing and property details. Bham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Crimson Tide won 117-115 in a double overtime game against Arkansas on Wednesday night. The comeback, led by Philon Jr’s 35 points, saw the team rally from a 10-point halftime deficit — an SEC thriller — that moved them closer to a top conference spot. Yellowhammer News
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Ultimate Championship Experience Birmingham 2026
8:00 AM – 7:59 AM — 2340 Crossplex Blvd — Competition entry — Witness thrilling cheerleading competitions with bids for prestigious championships.
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Aimee Mann's 22 ½ Lost In Space Anniversary Tour with Jonathan Coulton
8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the anniversary of a cult classic album with Aimee Mann and Jonathan Coulton live in Birmingham.
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2026 Annual ECOB Engineering Awards Banquet
Evening — Harbert Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate engineering excellence and network with professionals and students.
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Meet the GCs Expo – Birmingham
4-7 p.m. — Events at Haven — Free entry — Network with general contractors and discover new opportunities in the Birmingham construction industry.
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WATTs Up with Energy?
9 AM – 12 PM — Larry Read, Realtor - RealtySouth Birmingham Alabama — Free entry — Enhance your skills to help clients make informed home decisions.
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Ginger Billy Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — Minimum two-item purchase — Enjoy a humorous look into rural life with comedian Ginger Billy.
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Learnmore Jonasi Stand-Up Comedy
10:00 – 11:30 PM — StarDome Comedy Club — Two-item minimum — Experience the humor of Zimbabwe’s top comedian brought to life through hilarious observations and personal anecdotes.
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Jessica Kirson Live in Birmingham
7:30 p.m. — Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of comedy with Jessica Kirson in an entertaining live performance.
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AHSAA Basketball State Finals
5 PM — Legacy Arena — Free for ages 5 and under — Witness the excitement of high school basketball championships with teams from seven classifications.
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AHSAA Basketball State Finals
6 PM – 3 AM — Legacy Arena — Tickets starting at $22 — Experience the excitement at the AHSAA Basketball State Finals in Birmingham!
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