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Birmingham
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Birmingham Bar Association hosted a forum at the Carver Theatre on Tuesday to honor survivors of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and mark its 62nd anniversary—Bishop James Lowe and Lisa McNair shared their personal memories of the event. The Birmingham Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out Tuesday morning at the Big Sky Environmental landfill in Adamsville and Graysville officials warned residents (around 8 a.m.) to keep windows and doors closed as smoke spread over nearby areas. AL.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alicia’s Coffee in the AG Gaston motel has seen its customers shift from mainly Baby Boomers to more young men and Gen Z and Millennial visitors—this change follows a Constant Contact study that shows younger people prefer small businesses. The coffee shop’s friendly service has helped boost its local business appeal. WVTM 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham will host its first major country festival, the Iron Hills Country Music Festival, scheduled for October 11—12 at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Organizers say the event will feature legendary performers, emerging talent, local vendors, and live cast iron art to honor the site's industrial heritage. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ Robert Hill, an 83-year-old tailor, runs his Birmingham shop on 32nd Street South where he has offered custom-made suits and alterations since 1983. He gained international recognition in Vogue for his expertise in tailoring Black Style — his wife and longtime assistant help him keep his legacy alive. The Birmingham Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FuelAL's HBCU Innovation Internship is expanding its 12-week paid program that places HBCU students with startups and innovation hubs around Alabama—applications for the Spring 2026 cohort open August 27 and stay open through October 17. Bham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala struck down Jefferson County’s 2021 commission map for racial gerrymandering under the Fourteenth Amendment and barred its use in future elections, following a four-day bench trial. The ruling comes weeks before the Supreme Court re-hears a redistricting case that could affect Alabama’s electoral maps—appeals and further challenges are expected. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ Bessemer's Planning and Zoning Board sent a controversial 700-acre data center proposal in the Rock Mountain Lakes community back to the city council for review. The council will vote on the plan on October 7—its 18 planned buildings are expected to generate tax revenue and create 330 tech jobs amid public opposition. ABC 33/40
- ➤ ALDOT will begin a 96-mile project on Monday, September 22 to replace older traffic signs along I-22 from the Mississippi state line to the I-65 interchange in Birmingham. Ozark Safety Services received the $1.71 million contract to install traffic counters in Jefferson County and finish work by fall—drivers are advised to follow Alabama’s Move Over law during the work. ABC 33/40
- ➤ An attorney for former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis asked a federal judge on Tuesday to allow his lawsuit against Governor Kay Ivey to continue after Davis was terminated last year. The suit claims Ivey violated Davis's constitutional rights by retaliating over an ethics complaint—arguing that her claim of supreme executive power oversteps legal limits. 1819 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Brook teen Lulu Gribbin survived a shark attack in June 2024, underwent multiple surgeries and virtual reality therapy to ease phantom limb pain, and shared her recovery story on Good Morning America while launching the Lulu Strong Foundation to help amputees receive advanced care (including specialized prosthetics). Bham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham rock climber Jackie Stewart will compete this weekend in Seoul for the Para Climbing World Championship—she earned a World Cup second place finish in Austria in less than two years despite challenges from spastic hemiplegia cerebral palsy that affect her left hand and foot. Her coach, Jessica Molloy, said Stewart trains hard and now aims for a spot on the 2028 Paralympic team. 6 WBRC News
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Wicked Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Tickets available — Experience the magical tale of friendship and rivalry in the Land of Oz.
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Bingo Loco
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Iron City Bham — $54+ — Enjoy a lively night of bingo with a twist at Birmingham's Iron City.
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Vampire Weekend Concert
7-10 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of Vampire Weekend live in Birmingham.
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Pottery Night at Back Forty
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham — $65 — Craft spooky clay creations while enjoying local brews and bites.
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Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Experience the power of Led Zeppelin's music live with Zoso.
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Abbey Road Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets from $44 — Experience a remarkable performance by Abbey Road Live in Birmingham.
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Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of hilarious stand-up from the acclaimed comedian Jo Koy, blending humor with his Filipino heritage.
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Rilo Kiley Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets from $19 — Last-minute tickets available for a night of live music with Rilo Kiley.
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House of Harm Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Saturn — $16.53 — Experience a night of live music featuring House of Harm, Sculpture Club, and DJ Blessed Dregs.
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