Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The third annual 'It's Nice to Have You in Highland Park' porch crawl will be held on Sunday, Oct.
18 from 3PM to 5PM at Birmingham Historical Society (2827 Highland Ave) before an after party at Rojo begins at 5PM. The free event will support local nonprofits.
Ambassador Andrew Young delivered an inspiring address at the 20th anniversary event of Christian Churches Together at 16th Street Baptist Church on Thursday, Oct.
8. He stressed that voting can drive social change (highlighting challenges like rising gas prices) and urged churches to lead community action.
🎭 Culture
Kahlil Robert Irving’s new exhibition '40acres (of TREEs| to a 40oz_Bricks)' opens Thursday, Oct.
22 at UAB’s AEIVA with an artist talk and reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will run until March 13.
🌲 Environment
Central Alabama is under a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Isaias nears, bringing winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH and up to 2 to 4 inches of rain through Saturday.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor items (following recommended safety precautions) ahead of potential flash flooding in urban areas.
Jefferson County will host Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on Saturday, Oct.
17 at Camp Bessemer (3295 King St) and Camp Ketona (121 County Shop Rd) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for free safe disposal of household items like paint, gasoline, and electronics.
🏥 Health
UAB researchers received a $3.3 million NIDA grant to study a new brain cell linked to opioid addiction and relapse risk.
The project led by Olivia Drake will examine how genetic differences in a key brain area affect the rewarding effects of opioids.
Jefferson County inspectors found unpermitted tamale operations and missing hand sanitizer on Oct.
9, and officials said the review aims to improve local food safety standards.
🏈 Sports
The No.6 Alabama team will face No.2 Georgia tonight in Tuscaloosa despite Hurricane Isaias bringing damaging winds & storm surge.
Campus officials shortened tailgating hours and moved media coverage indoors, while teams maintain their game plans amid rough weather forecasts.
Mountain Brook beat Calera 21-7 at Ricky M.
Cairns Stadium on Friday, Oct. 9, with coach Chris Yeager earning his 200th win as key plays from quarterback Pruet James and John Colvin helped secure the victory; the team will face Chelsea at home next week.
UAB Athletics will host ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus live outside Protective Stadium on Thursday, Oct.
15 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. CT to kick off Homecoming festivities and the 6:30 p.m. game against East Carolina (kids 12 and under get free admission until 2:30 p.m. CT).
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