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Birmingham
Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hoover Fire Department teams with Rocky Ridge and North Shelby Fire Districts to support the Alabama National Guard's toy drive, Operation Toy Soldier, by collecting new, unwrapped toys for military families. Residents are asked to drop off donations at any of Hoover's 11 fire stations — monetary contributions accepted as well — with the final collection day coming on Dec. 18. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After storm damage on Nov 25, Inglenook K-8 students will have two days of virtual learning next week and be bused to other schools — Pre-K students will attend the Martha Gaskins Early Learning Center, Kindergarten to second graders will go to Norwood Elementary, and grades three to eight will travel to Hudson K-8, with school officials saying these changes are temporary while repairs are planned. Inglenook Principal Dr. Steve Brown is working with families to provide transportation details. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on Section Two of the Voting Rights Act by June — a decision that may lead Governor Ivey to call a special legislative session to redraw Alabama’s voting districts — which could change the state’s political map. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ The Jefferson County Housing Authority ended its Continuum of Care program due to a lack of federal funds—leaving many families without the rent support they relied on. Tiffany Edwards, who once depended on that assistance to maintain stability for her children, now works long hours and faces uncertain housing options. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama held on to a 27—20 win in the Iron Bowl, which gave the team a spot in the SEC Championship game while Auburn fought for bowl eligibility. Key plays including a gutsy fourth-down run and a crucial interception helped the Tide overcome an early setback. WVTM 13
- ➤ Birmingham's Protective Stadium—proposed as a potential site by the U.S. Soccer Federation in a joint bid with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica—may host games for the 2031 Women's World Cup. FIFA will finalize the bids on April 30 and the project is expected to draw 4.5 million fans while generating nearly $4 billion in revenue. ABC 33/40
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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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General Membership Meeting & Hall of Fame Banquet
09:00 AM-06:00 PM — Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa — Cost Info TBA — Celebrate achievements and honor Hall of Fame recipients with inspiring speeches and networking.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghost of Christmas Eve
11 AM - 5 PM — Legacy Arena — Special ticket pricing available — Experience the holiday rock tradition with TSO's spectacular live performance blending music and theatrics.
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Jeff Dunham Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Ticketed event — Experience the hilarious ventriloquism of Jeff Dunham and his unforgettable characters.
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Marvin Hunter Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with the award-winning comedian Marvin Hunter.
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Alabama Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
1:30 PM & 6 PM — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet with live music from the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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