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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Railroad Park will hold its 15th anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Birmingham — the free event features food, music, games for kids, and design activations sponsored by the Philip Morris Fund for the Design Arts — and local acts including Grammy winner Pynk Beard will perform. The Birmingham Times
- ➤ Three realtors from Ray and Poynor are giving back by supporting local nonprofits in Birmingham. Kathryn Dorlon helps care for the Botanical Gardens while Robin Kidd and Jane Huston Crommelin back nursing education and wish programs+ strengthening ties in the city. Bham Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hoover city leaders plan to revitalize Riverchase Galleria after a study showed visits dropped 33% since 2019 and local businesses risk losing millions in revenue. Incoming mayor Nick Derzis said he will meet with developers to boost traffic—hoping renewed patronage supports stores like Saleem William’s shop near Mobil. 6 WBRC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Nelson Grice has completed an 800-pound bronze sculpture called Flamboyant Flamingo that will be installed at the Birmingham Zoo in early November — he built it from a clay model over a year and a half in the Alabama heat. Bham Now
- ➤ A group of about ten Muslim women met on a recent Sunday morning at Red Mountain Park to hike and share support. The Birmingham Islamic Center started this monthly meetup in summer 2023 to offer a safe space for exploring local trails—such as Ruffner Mountain and Moss Rock Preserve—and build community through shared faith. WBHM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new program called SAFEguard is launching in Bessemer to help domestic violence victims by linking survivors with community services and education on abuse. District Attorney Lynneice Washington—partnered with UAB, the Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama, and the Women Under Construction Network—said the first sessions will be held on September 29 at the Bessemer Public Library. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Gov. Kay Ivey will cut the ribbon today at 11 a.m. in Montevallo as she unveils a new replica of Independence Hall at American Village—modeled after the Philadelphia landmark to offer an interactive learning experience for students and visitors from Alabama and nearby states. WVTM 13
- ➤ The VA has awarded more than $11 million in grants to three Alabama groups—United Way of Central Alabama, HOPE for All Gulf Coast and Volunteers of America Southeast—to fight veteran homelessness. The funds will pay for housing, health care and financial planning for veterans in fiscal year 2026. ABC 33/40
- ➤ State Rep. Juandalynn Givan had an ethics complaint dismissed by the Alabama Ethics Commission after the charges over campaign payments to her brother were deemed unfounded. Givan called the claim a political attack—she plans to work for changes in ethics laws before the election. 1819 News
- ➤ The Transportation Security Administration is installing new advanced imaging technology body scanners at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport to speed up security checks as fall travel season begins. TSA says the millimeter wave scanners improve accuracy & reduce the need for pat-downs. ABC 33/40
- ➤ A mayoral candidate announced he will not concede and plans to contest the election results—local officials now face potential legal challenges as the race remains unresolved. The decision leaves the outcome of the election in doubt and may lead to further disputes. 6 WBRC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors and local drug recovery groups warned today that the banned drug tianeptine – known as gas station heroin – is still sold in some Jefferson County convenience stores, posing serious health risks and prompting relapse among recovered addicts. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Sixty primary care physicians now serve rural areas as a result of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Medical Scholarship Program, which covers the last two years of medical school for students who commit to three years in underserved communities—144 students have received these scholarships so far. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAB announced season ticket pricing for the 2026-27 basketball season at the renovated Bartow Arena with upper-level tickets at $275, lower-level tickets at $300, and Blaze's Corner packages as low as $125. The $14.6 million renovation—aimed at improving the fan experience—will begin after Spring Commencement while priority seating and parking selections start in July 2026. ABC 33/40
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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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One King Down Concert
4:30-6:00 p.m. — WORKPLAY — Tickets available — Experience the powerful sounds and lyrics of One King Down live in Birmingham.
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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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