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Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The community gathered for the 2nd Annual Congenital Heart Walk in Birmingham to honor Heart Warriors and raise funds for CHD research—donations have tripled compared to 2024. ABC 33/40
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Starbucks at Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills closed Saturday night after employees received a two-day notice. The closure is part of a nationwide plan to shut down nearly 200 stores and cut 900 jobs—city staff have reached out to regional offices to stress the location’s value. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ K&J’s Elegant Pastries has launched a new vending machine outside its uptown City Walk BHAM store to offer fresh desserts 24/7—this idea came after a busy birthday event on a Sunday led to high customer demand. The bakery is also shipping a customer favorites box priced at $109 for 12 cupcakes. Bham Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fiesta, Alabama's largest celebration of Hispanic culture, returned for its 23rd annual event Saturday in Birmingham. The festival, themed "Que No Pare La Fiesta"—bringing art, music, dance, food, and health resources to 15,000 attendees with support from Abogados Centro Legal and over 40 sponsors—highlighted unity and diversity. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey launched the 'Alabama Favorites' series to encourage residents and visitors to explore local destinations this fall. The series highlights Gee’s Bend, which will host its Airing of the Quilts Festival on October 4, Gulf Shores preparing for the National Shrimp Festival from October 9—12, scenic Lake Jordan, and Monroeville where visitors can tour the historic courthouse and mark Harper Lee’s legacy with a posthumous book release on October 21. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ Irondale is hosting a bilingual Storybook Walk across from Irondale City Schools for Hispanic Heritage Month. Families will read The Rainbow Fish in English and Spanish as they walk a lap around the park — the goal is to finish the book in one circuit. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Terrific New Theatre in Birmingham is continuing its 2025-26 season with a stage musical adaptation of The Spitfire Grill that will open Oct. 9 and run through Oct. 26. The musical, based on the 1996 film, follows a young woman starting a new life in a rural town — it is the second show of the season following The Book Club Play in August. CBS 42
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USPS Operation Santa—now in its 113th year—started accepting letters on Sept. 23 and will accept postmarked letters until Dec. 6 for holiday wish fulfillment. The program invites children and families to send single or family letters to help match holiday wishes with generous donors. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ The Birmingham VA held a Memorial Ruck today in Tuskegee—part of the military appreciation weekend—to honor veterans. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Hoover’s new mayor-elect Nick Derzis said a study presented to the City Council on Monday night proposed redeveloping Riverchase Galleria by replacing two big box retail modules with 542 apartments, 44,000 square feet of retail space, greenspace, and a performing arts center to boost economic growth. He added the study focused only on part of the property and noted a broader vision that includes nearby Patton Creek and Costco will be needed — a critical step to reimagining the 39-year-old center. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Furman’s defense held strong as they beat Samford 31-13 on Saturday—Raleigh Herbert made an unusual interception for a touchdown and Trey Hedden threw two touchdown passes. The Paladins also recorded two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and seven sacks—helping them dominate in the conference opener. WVTM 13
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One King Down Concert
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Sleeping With Sirens Concert
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