Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of September.
Good morning, Birmingham.
🏘️ Community
Sistah Strut 2026 is a Birmingham event supporting people facing breast cancer that will feature resource booths and community discussions soon.
Organizers aim to connect survivors and families with support + awareness across local neighborhoods.
🎭 Culture
Fiesta Birmingham celebrated Hispanic culture and unity with live music, food, arts, crafts + wrestling days after Sept.
16 Mexican Independence Day in Birmingham. The event also awarded local students $20,000 in scholarships.
🎓 Education
The Alabama Road Builders Association launched its Next Gen Heavy Equipment Operator Program to put simulators in four schools and link students with local employers & career training in road and bridge construction.
Funded by state appropriations, the program will expand workforce development with education agencies.
🌲 Environment
Under Commissioner Blankenship's leadership, Alabama has added over 100,000 acres of public land since 2017 (including eco-sensitive areas along Perdido River and Fort Morgan Peninsula) to boost outdoor recreation like hunting, hiking and fishing.
These acquisitions expand public access to nature for future generations.
Gov. Kay Ivey urged citizens to explore Alabama's public lands this Saturday for National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day.
She noted residents can now manage their hunting and fishing licenses online, making it easier to enjoy quality outdoor recreation.
🏛️ Government
Birmingham City Schools paid two fitness-training vendors $254,468 over the approved limit in a state audit for the fiscal year ended Sept.
30, 2025; auditors also found a staff member used a personal Apple Pay account for student spirit pack funds, raising payroll oversight concerns.
🏈 Sports
Bam McReynolds rushed for two touchdowns that helped UAB edge Navy 24-20 in their American Conference opener on Friday at Protective Stadium in Birmingham.
A Navy turnover + his 48-yard run sparked the comeback in a hard-fought match.
Mountain Brook defeated Oxford 10-3 on Friday, Sept.
25 at Spartans Stadium — the game featured six sacks and a late touchdown by John Colvin that sealed the win. Strong defensive play helped the Spartans overcome early offensive struggles.
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