Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
Good morning, Birmingham.
🏘️ Community
Birmingham is investing $850K to open a new Carver Jones grocery store at Heritage Towne Center to fight food insecurity in a local food desert.
The store will open in late March or early April and will offer a pharmacy & fresh meat cutting while hiring local workers.
After Sunday service, Sixth Avenue Baptist Church held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to mark the expansion of its historic campus in Birmingham.
The special event brought longtime members together & underscored the church's commitment to community growth.
🎓 Education
Islamic Academy of Alabama cancelled its plans to relocate and will stay at its current campus (after reviewing community needs and planning updates).
🏥 Health
UAB researchers were awarded a $2.8 million grant to send human brain tissue models to space (using cerebral organoids) in a study aimed at unlocking insights into Alzheimer’s disease.
The experiment used specialized hardware on the International Space Station for a 30-day run before samples were returned for analysis.
Washington will vote this week on a three-year extension of ACA tax credits that help Alabama hospitals cope with funding challenges; if the credits expire at the end of 2025, 100,000 residents may lose coverage & emergency room wait times may increase.
🏈 Sports
After a SEC Championship loss to Georgia, head coach Kalen DeBoer told his team to get back to work as they prepare to face Oklahoma on December 19 at 7 p.m. in Norman.
The Negro Southern League Museum, with Commissioner Sheila Tyson, will honor local baseball star Oscar 'Butler' Williams on Tuesday, Dec.
9 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside the Jefferson County Commission Chambers (a Miles College Athletic Hall of Fame member) as the city celebrates his 50-year legacy in its Industrial League.
Georgia Southern and Appalachian State will play in the 2025 JLab Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium on Monday, Dec.
29 at 1 p.m. App State finished 5-7 + was invited after several 6-win teams declined, giving its seniors an extra postseason chance.
Jacksonville State, with an 8-5 record under coach Charles Kelly, will face longtime rival Troy in the Salute to Veterans Bowl at 8 p.m. Dec.
16 at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl—marking their 64th matchup since 2001.
🎉 Birmingham Events
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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.
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.
Jeff Dunham Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Ticketed event — Experience the hilarious ventriloquism of Jeff Dunham and his unforgettable characters.
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.
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.
A Christmas Story Screening
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Alabama Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy a classic family comedy as Ralphie Parker tries to convince everyone he needs a BB gun for Christmas.
Pentatonix Holiday Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Legacy Arena, Birmingham, AL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning a cappella group with festive holiday music and captivating performances.
Still Moves Live at The Nick
10 PM – 1 AM — The Nick, Birmingham, AL — Ticket prices not specified — Experience a genre-bending sonic journey from still moves that showcases their dynamic live energy.
HaHa Holiday Homecoming Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club, Hoover, AL — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy holiday laughs with Martin Morrow and Mimi Landru back in Birmingham with special guests.
Cartoon Matinee Triple Feature
2-4 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Free for children under 2 — Enjoy classic holiday cartoons with a sing-along at the historic Alabama Theatre.
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