Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
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🏘️ Community
The Ethridge family's barbershop, started in 1970, has become a local pillar where generations of customers enjoy friendly service.
Ethridge now works with his two sons (Corey and Caleb) to keep the family tradition alive in Birmingham.
BHAM Coffee Fest will happen at Pepper Place on Saturday, Sept.
26, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The free event features local coffee vendors, samples & demos that support Lakeshore Foundation, a longstanding Birmingham nonprofit.
Birmingham enjoyed a busy start on Sept.
17 and continues with community events including a concert at Legacy Arena, an outdoor movie at Avondale Park, and an arts block party at UAB today through Sept. 20.
🎭 Culture
At Tuesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Education and Visitor Center, civil rights pioneer Gwendolyn Sanders Gamble said her long-held dream came alive — marking a commitment to preserving local history.
The center, next to the historic church, will host exhibits and programs for community learning.
Hispanic Heritage Month events kick off today at Historic Carver Theatre with live Latin jazz from Colombian pianist Ronald Rodriguez and continue through Oct.
3 with free family programming and cultural festivals at venues (Birmingham Museum of Art and Irondale City Hall) offering local art, food, and music.
🎓 Education
At Pinson Valley High School, the only high school mariachi band in the state offers students a chance to celebrate heritage and build lasting friendships.
The program supports hands-on learning (connecting family traditions and school community) and aims to inspire more students to explore traditional music.
The Learning Center (funded by Dawson Memorial Baptist Church) offers free GED classes, computer training and support for adults 19 and older to improve job opportunities.
Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A statewide survey by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama found 76% of Alabamians say education is underfunded while opinions on the CHOOSE Act remain split.
Many respondents showed mixed preferences for schooling, with 54% favoring public schools and calling for equal standards in private schools.
🏥 Health
UAB researchers have identified a promising new treatment that targets proteins boosting HPV-related cervical cancer cell survival, restoring p53 activity and enhancing chemotherapy in lab models.
The study offers hope for improved treatment options in Birmingham.
UAB researchers published a study in Science Advances that identifies two drug targets for high-risk neuroblastoma — an aggressive childhood cancer that spreads quickly.
They will explore immunotherapy strategies to boost T cell responses in lymph nodes and improve future treatments.
🏈 Sports
High school football experts released their Week 5 predictions today, led by Dennis Victory after an 18-2 record last week.
The panel forecasted close scores in key games, including Auburn at Central-Phenix City and Spanish Fort at Blount + offering guidance for local football fans.
Keeton Harris, a 13-year-old driver from Jasper, will debut in a pro late model race at Montgomery Motor Speedway this weekend.
He has already won twice in a pro truck and is chasing his NASCAR dream (with support from his father and grandfather).
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