Daily
Birmingham
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huffman Middle School has launched the Free Goodr Grocery Store where local residents can pick up free groceries—services are expected to begin soon. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Birmingham Greek Festival is underway and runs through Saturday at the Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. It features authentic music, dancing and homemade Greek cuisine by parishioners with free admission, outdoor seating and a daily drive-thru option. WVTM 13
- ➤ The Tunnel to Towers Foundation bought property at 4300 Colonnade Parkway in Birmingham to create a Veterans Village that will offer supportive housing and services for roughly 110 veterans—this project will turn a former hotel into a home with case management, job help and other supports, and its groundbreaking is scheduled for October 29th at 11 a.m. ABC 33/40
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A company tied to Nebius purchased 79.33 acres—including the former Regions Lakeshore Operations Center and adjacent lots—for $90 million on September 30 in Birmingham, and this deal is expected to boost local data center development. 1819 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the One Place Family Justice Center in Jefferson County offers all necessary resources for domestic violence survivors — rising protection order requests and four homicides last month have prompted the center to boost its outreach efforts. WVTM 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The fifth annual Jazz Essence Experience will be held at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church on Oct 19, from 3-6 p.m. The free concert will feature Antonio Allen, Jolanda Green and Between 9 and 7 Band — with food trucks and voter registration available on site. CBS 42
- ➤ Furnace Fest returns this weekend as it marks 25 years since it first roared from Sloss Furnaces and now aims to draw a younger crowd of punk and alternative fans—keeping its unique community spirit alive. Organizer Johnny Grimes said the festival faces tough market challenges but remains hopeful about its future. WBHM
- ➤ Tomorrow the 62nd Annual Bluff Park Art Show will be held at Bluff Park Community Park in Hoover from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—featuring handmade art by regional Southeast artists, interactive activities, live music, and food trucks for families to enjoy. ABC 33/40
- ➤ UAB will host its annual Arts Block Party on 10th Avenue South today from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., closing the street between 12th and 13th at 8:30 a.m. The event features free live music by Endea Owens and The Cookout plus a public reception for AEIVA's new exhibition 'Young, Gifted and Black.' ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham delivered new books to Brookville Elementary students as part of the Books Not Bullets program, a move that promotes reading and builds strong ties with local youth. ABC 33/40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Birmingham City Council approved the removal of temporary barricades in East Lake so permanent curbs—trees and bike paths will be installed at more than a dozen spots as part of the ongoing Safe Streets program. Gillespie Construction received a $372,000 contract to lead the improvements that aim to boost neighborhood safety and reduce illegal dumping. The Birmingham Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new report finds that Alabama ranks 49th in mental health care access — it ranks worst for mental health workforce availability and youth care coverage as many young people do not have insurance that covers mental or emotional problems. The report shows that many adults also did not get the needed treatment, highlighting ongoing challenges in the state. ABC 33/40
-
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.
-
Alestorm: Fall 2025 Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic fusion of folk and pirate metal from the renowned band Alestorm.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Birmingham
Welcome to the Daily Birmingham, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Birmingham, Alabama community. If you like the Daily Birmingham, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Birmingham.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Birmingham and across Alabama. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Birmingham
A free Birmingham community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybirmingham.com/sitemap