Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Birmingham.
On Friday, nearly 200 elementary students in Hoover cast votes on designs for the Bluff Park Playground renovation by placing stickers on four renderings presented by Parks and Recreation — city officials will use the votes to guide the upcoming playground upgrades.
Residents at Princeton Towers Apartment Homes have endured nearly a week without air conditioning, leaving elderly resident Patricia Cobb facing unit temperatures near 80 degrees and health concerns while she relies on an oxygen machine — management has posted signs that repairs are in progress without a set timeline and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has been contacted.
One year after a mass shooting in Five Points South left four dead and 17 injured, Birmingham business owners say their businesses slowed at first but quickly recovered as the community came together—resilience shown by owners like Anthony Crawford of T Bones and Sam Yahia of Mr Shawarma. Increased police presence and returning customers now mark a return to normal routines in the area.
On September 19, the Birmingham VA Medical Center held a ceremony that installed a permanent tribute table to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action—donated by Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668 in honor of Alabama native Osmond Kelly Ingram.
The display marked National POW/MIA Day and will ensure their sacrifice is remembered.
At Sardis High School's game last night, the community honored 15-year-old football player Branson Peppers—who died in an ATV crash last Saturday—by painting a golden line on both eight-yard lines while his family joined at the pre-game coin toss.
Today on Longshore and McKnight the hosts reviewed Auburn’s upcoming game at Oklahoma and stressed that avoiding turnovers, containing quarterback John Mateer, and controlling the line are essential—while they also discussed the NCAA’s new 10-day transfer window and Alabama’s off week focused on recruiting. They closed by noting Lionel Messi’s role at Inter Miami in boosting Major League Soccer.
Vampire Weekend Concert
7-10 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of Vampire Weekend live in Birmingham.
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.
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.
Abbey Road Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets from $44 — Experience a remarkable performance by Abbey Road Live in Birmingham.
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.
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.
House of Harm Concert
8 p.m. — Saturn — Tickets available — Experience captivating post-punk and alternative rock sounds in an intimate venue setting.
Jurassic Quest
12 PM - 8 PM, 9 AM - 6 PM, 9 AM - 5 PM — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Tickets required — Dive into North America's largest dinosaur experience with life-size models, rides, and interactive activities.
Black Jacket Symphony - The Era of Yacht Rock
8-9:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Check for ticket prices — Experience a live concert as Black Jacket Symphony recreates classic album magic note for note.
Sleeping With Sirens Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — $60+ — Experience a night of energetic music with Sleeping With Sirens in Birmingham.
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