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Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A family stranded in Jamaica returned home to Birmingham (after travel delays) and reunited with relatives, with authorities confirming their safe arrival. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Birmingham officials are partnering with Christian Service Mission to hold a food drive for local food banks starting today to assist families affected by a federal shutdown that disrupted SNAP benefits (location: 3600 Third Ave. South). The drive runs through Thursday and officials plan to ask the city council for $1 million to support households losing benefits. 6 WBRC News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham firefighters ended fire watch operations after a massive fire destroyed four buildings in Five Points South Friday morning, closing parts of 20th Street South for hours and leaving 19 people homeless—neighbors recalled watching the blaze on live stream. WVTM 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sidewalk Film Center will host its 16th annual $10k Party on Nov. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Workplay, where $25 tickets offer a Wine Raffle Pull and $100 tickets include a chance at a $10,000 prize — all proceeds will benefit the Film Festival and its year-round educational programs. CBS 42
- ➤ Frank Stitt and Nick Saban transformed Alabama through visionary mentoring—Stitt redefined Birmingham’s food scene while Saban rebuilt football into a championship powerhouse. Their legacies continue to inspire excellence in both dining and sports. AL.com
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Regions Bank has launched an enhanced treasury management platform to help healthcare providers automate payments and ease account reconciliation. The new Regions Healthcare Receivables Services powered by MediStreams now supports hospitals, clinics, labs, pharmacies, and physician groups—reducing manual work—while expanding the bank's Healthcare Banking services. Yellowhammer News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on CNN that SNAP benefits could resume as soon as Wednesday—after courts complete the necessary process amid legal challenges and a funding lapse from the government shutdown. Local officials are seeking extra funds to support food banks as 750,000 Alabama residents rely on the program. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Birmingham is investing $1.5 million in local programs to fight the opioid crisis using national settlement funds that boost treatment, prevention, and harm reduction services. The funding supports groups such as Alabama Appleseed, The Lovelady Center, Cahaba Medical Care, Firehouse Ministries and Auburn University — initiatives designed to deliver reentry support and mobile health care to neighborhoods in need. The Birmingham Times
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Alabama Wireless Association's 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament
9 a.m. — Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa — Registration fee applies — Swing for a cause while supporting early intervention services for children in central Alabama.
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Chaparelle Live Concert
8-10 p.m. — Saturn — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of energetic performances and captivating music from Chaparelle in an intimate venue.
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Josh Meloy Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Josh Meloy at Iron City in Birmingham.
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Scarlet House Live Music Event
7-9 p.m. — WORKPLAY — Pricing not listed — Experience an evening of vibrant live music at one of Birmingham's favorite venues.
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Marc Rebillet Concert
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Experience a unique live performance by Marc Rebillet during his tour.
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All Time Low Concert
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Avondale Brewing Company — Standing General Admission — Rock out with All Time Low in a lively outdoor setting.
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Atreyu Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available through Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster — Catch the powerhouse performance of Atreyu live in Birmingham.
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Alabama Fiber Festival
9 AM – 5 PM — Cahaba Brewing Company — Tickets available now — Celebrate creativity at this vibrant fiber arts festival with workshops and marketplace.
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Rodney Perry Comedy Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 to $30.50 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Rodney Perry, known for his dynamic performances and rich history in the comedy scene.
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Shayne Smith: Stand-Up Comedy
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr — $20 to $30 — Enjoy an evening with Shayne Smith, an up-and-coming comedian known for his unique storytelling.
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