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Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bham Now is running a November giveaway for a $100 gift card to a locally owned restaurant or bar if you sign up for the newsletter and confirm your email. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted on Thursday, November 20—responding within 24 hours is required to receive the gift card. Bham Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ¡HICA! is hosting its 23rd annual Tamale Sale with orders opening November 21 and available through December 7. The event, held at 117 Southcrest Drive (pick-up dates December 10 and 11) supports Latino families and celebrates a long-standing Birmingham tradition (started in 1999). Bham Now
- ➤ An immersive production of Sam Shepard’s Tooth of Crime opened Thursday night at 3120 3rd Avenue South and will run through Nov. 22 — produced by Tigerfish Productions in association with Centerstage and Birmingham AIDS Outreach, the show invites 80 audience members to explore a 9,000 square foot warehouse where no two performances are alike. CBS 42
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local school districts in central Alabama showed strong gains on the 2025 State Report Cards, with 43 of 50 districts improving and Coosa County jumping nearly 14%—helping boost the region's scores—and six districts falling, with Greene County down by 4.17%. ABC 33/40
- ➤ On Nov. 13, Birmingham City Schools held a press conference and reported a historic score of 77 on the state report card—three points above last year and seven points better than three years ago, with chronic absenteeism dropping from 29% to 14% and F-rated schools reduced from 15 to one. School leaders credited teachers, support workers, and community partners for the focused efforts to address learning loss after COVID-19. 6 WBRC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham is now accepting pre-registration forms for a $1 million program partnered with United Way that gives a $100 gift card to each qualifying SNAP recipient—Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said about 23,000 residents rely on SNAP, and further instructions will follow once applications are received. CBS 42
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Andrews Sports Medicine is starting pre-construction planning for a $110M two-story center at Brookwood Village on the former Belk site—approved by Homewood City Council in May, the project will expand patient services with new features such as pharmacy, MRI scans, therapy and procedure rooms. Bham Now
- ➤ The Arthritis Foundation will host its Jingle Bell Run at Patriot Park in Homewood to raise arthritis awareness+ details on registration and the event date will be announced soon. 6 WBRC News
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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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Gabby's Dollhouse Live!
5 p.m. — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an enchanting live show featuring Gabby and the Gabby Cats in a colorful quest to restore the rainbow.
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Jagged Edge Concert
7-9 p.m. — Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience smooth harmonies and unforgettable R&B hits from the iconic group Jagged Edge.
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ACE Cheer Company - Meet the Tribe
9:00 – 10:30 AM — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Free entry — Experience cheerleading excellence and personal growth with ACE Cheer Company.
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John Morgan - Standup Comedy Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 — Experience the heartfelt and bold humor of the 'Ragin Cajun' as he tackles real-life topics with a comedic twist.
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Kimberly Akimbo
7:30 p.m. — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming and humorous journey of a teenager navigating family and life challenges.
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Kimberly Akimbo Musical
7:30-9:00 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming journey of a teen overcoming obstacles in this Tony Award-winning musical.
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Sam Lapidus Montclair Run
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Levite Jewish Community Center — Registration fee applies — Experience Birmingham's Thanksgiving tradition at one of its largest races.
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Kimberly Akimbo
7:30-9:00 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a heartwarming musical about the trials of growing up and embracing life's challenges.
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