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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Coca-Cola UNITED donated a van to Community Kitchens of Birmingham to help deliver healthy meals to residents in need. The nonprofit, which serves over 44,000 meals each year in Southside, Woodlawn, Kingston and East Birmingham, will use the van to extend its service across local neighborhoods. The Birmingham Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Construction workers installed the Dynamic Ribbon—Coca-Cola's signature design element—on the sleek glass facade of its new $330M headquarters along Interstate 20/59 near Tallapoosa Street. The project, which began in June 2024, will add 50 new jobs and keep 750 existing ones when the company moves in in 2027. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtPlay Community Education is hosting two free family events this fall — a Halloween Bash on Oct. 25 at the historic Johnson House with costume fun, music, dancing, and a reading of Room on the Broom, and a Holiday Open House on Dec. 13 featuring festive art activities, a holiday book reading and a visit from Santa. The events will also introduce upcoming winter art classes, as well as plans for summer camps in visual arts, creative writing and technical theater. University of Alabama at Birmingham
- ➤ A new documentary titled 'Birmingham's Front Lawn: 15 Years of Railroad Park' will premiere October 16 at the Lyric Theatre—sharing how a once-swampland area grew into a park that spurred over half a billion dollars in investment—while a panel discussion with key park leaders will follow. The Birmingham Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers across Birmingham experienced relief at the pump as local gas prices dropped 5.1 cents to $2.73 per gallon—some stations selling gas for as low as $2.48 while others charged $3.58. Experts expect that falling oil prices and rising wages will push gas prices further down, with averages potentially dropping below $3 soon. ABC 33/40
- ➤ A WalletHub study shows Birmingham ranks 7th best among 100 U.S. cities for drivers thanks to many auto-repair shops, low owning costs, and minimal traffic congestion—although road safety ranks low at 85th. Birmingham is the only Alabama city included in the analysis. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey spoke at the Southern Automotive Conference and said Alabama’s auto industry is growing and will create more jobs. She noted that investments by five global automakers and sessions on electric vehicles underline the state’s drive for innovation and economic growth. Yellowhammer News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAB Hospital is ranked on Newsweek’s list of the best specialized hospitals for 2026 — it placed 105th in cardiology and 142nd in cardiac surgery. It was also named the top hospital in Alabama and the Birmingham metro area for the 12th year in a row in the latest U.S. News ranking. Bham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After head coach Trent Dilfer left last Sunday, UAB named offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen interim head coach for the rest of the season. Mortensen said his focus is on uniting the team (especially as they prepare to face Memphis) and upholding the program’s standards. WVTM 13
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World Ballet Company: Cinderella
7-8:30 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Cost Info — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella through a mesmerizing ballet performance.
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The Band CAMINO Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Ticket prices starting at $63 — Experience live music from The Band CAMINO while enjoying local brews.
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively performance by the popular local band in a vibrant brewery atmosphere.
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Steve McGrew Comedy Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $23.50 — Experience high-energy comedy from the hellbent southern gent, Steve 'Mudflap' McGrew.
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Arnez J Comedy Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, Birmingham, AL — $42.50 to $53.50 — Catch Atlanta's comedic gem Arnez J delivering laughter without the profanity.
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TOAST - The Ultimate Bread Experience
7-8:30 p.m. — Birmingham Children's Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the nostalgia of the 70s hit band BREAD with the top tribute act TOAST bringing their greatest hits to life.
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