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Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jimmie Hale Mission will serve over 1,200 Thanksgiving meals to individuals, families, and homebound seniors on Thanksgiving Day. Final meal preparation begins at 4 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day at its 2nd Avenue campus—volunteers will pack meals and start deliveries at 10 a.m. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Birmingham artists and makers offer 10 ways to shop local this holiday season by providing handmade gifts from markets including Alabama Goods & Yellowhammer Print Shop. Events like MAKEbhm Holiday Open House & Makers Market let shoppers meet vendors and choose unique items in person. Bham Now
- ➤ The Jefferson County animal control building at 1052 Sydney Drive in Oxmoor Corporate Park nears completion with a grand opening set for December while the Greater Birmingham Humane Society builds its nearby campus that will include a teaching hospital, adoption center, cat café and walking trails. GBHS is running a silent capital campaign—aimed at raising funds for affordable, high-quality veterinary care for local animals. Bham Now
- ➤ Buddy and Maple have brought smiles to residents in nursing homes and hospitals in Birmingham for over 12 years. Volunteers Amy and Brent Hamilton work with the Hand in Paw program—an animal-assisted therapy service that eases stress and lifts spirits across the community. Bham Now
- ➤ Birmingham will host its first homelessness summit at Regions Field on Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. The free public event will bring together faith leaders, nonprofits and city officials to discuss steps to improve the homelessness response — featuring remarks from Mayor Randall Woodfin and One Roof’s Gordon Sullivan. AL.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham firefighters responded to a house fire at the 1700 block of Princeton Avenue SW in the West End on Monday evening—crews quickly contained the blaze with no one inside, and the cause remains unknown. WVTM 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Craft’s has opened its third restaurant on Hwy. 280 at 2727 US-280 near the Hampton Inn—located close to Finch Wines and Taziki’s. The local chicken joint is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers a wide range of menu choices similar to its other locations. Bham Now
- ➤ Birmingham companies Smith Ventures and CommerceOne are buying Green Dot Corporation for an estimated $825 million to $1.1 billion. Smith Ventures will privatize Green Dot's nonbank financial technology assets + CommerceOne will acquire Green Dot Bank to form a new publicly traded bank holding company. Bham Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Argo Police Department is asking the public for help finding two missing elderly residents, Charlie Moore & Betsy L. Manor, who were last contacted by family on Oct. 14 and are now sought by police, urging anyone with information to call 205-884-3334 or 911. ABC 33/40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UAB’s Center for the Arts in Birmingham has launched an arts gift guide that will offer options such as performance gift certificates, art classes, and creative workshops scheduled for early 2026. The guide highlights concerts, Black Friday and Cyber Monday ticket discounts, and membership perks—all designed to support local arts programs. University of Alabama at Birmingham
- ➤ Henry Hewitt, a junior at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, will perform on NPR's From the Top program in 2026. He will join the program’s Learning and Media Lab (a six-week online course) with other top young musicians. Bham Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ten Birmingham bars will be open on Wednesday, November 26 to let residents enjoy drinks before Thanksgiving—some venues offering extended hours, live music, and themed cocktails for a festive start to the holiday weekend. Bham Now
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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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Howard Hewett Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Tuxedo Ballroom — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable evening of R&B featuring Grammy Award winner Howard Hewett with special guest Cherrelle.
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Kimberly Akimbo Musical Performance
1-2:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Tickets available — A Tony Award-winning musical about a teenager navigating family challenges and personal growth.
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Highlands College Leadership Conference
8 AM – 2 PM — Highlands College — Tickets available — Enhance your leadership skills and engage in mission-driven work with industry leaders.
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Support Group for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
6:30 p.m. — Levite Jewish Community Center — Free entry — Gather for emotional and informational support for patients and families dealing with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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ACT Trumbauer High School Festival 2025
December 5-6 — University of Alabama at Birmingham — $10 – $100 — Experience a celebration of high school theater with one-act plays and group events at this storied festival.
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Missionfest Birmingham
12-8 p.m. — Downtown Birmingham — Entry details not specified — Celebrate community and faith through various missions and activities.
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Killer Whale Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — The Nick — $7 Membership required — Experience the fusion of contemporary dream pop and '70s soul sounds with Killer Whale.
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