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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham’s new private party play zone Playdate in Roebuck is now accepting bookings for kids 12 and under and their families, offering fun rooms with obstacle courses + ball pits + carousels and party packages starting at $280 that include free admission and supplies. Bham Now
- ➤ Mercy Deliverance Ministries' mobile grocery store brings low-cost groceries to Birmingham neighborhoods since launching last December — customers can buy fresh produce, meats, and staples like eggs for $2.10 and 5-pound wings for $8. WVTM 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local mother and daughter duo Sally and Amy have advanced to the finale of Hallmark’s Baked with Love: Holiday (competing for a $50K prize). The episode airs Monday at 8:00 p.m. on Hallmark Channel. Bham Now
- ➤ Community leaders and artists in Ensley are turning empty buildings into galleries, music and dance studios to create a Black Arts District that honors local history and promises a brighter future; local grants and donations are fueling the project, which will expand past The Flourish headquarters on 19th Street. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama System announced that 18 students have been chosen as Capitol Scholars, a program that offers summer internships in Washington, D.C. Applicants from UA, UAB, and UAH were evaluated in fall 2025 through a competitive review. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ UAB has advanced 14 campus projects worth $872M through new builds and renovations including engineering, medical, and student facilities. Key updates feature Frances and Miller Gorrie Hall (opened June) and the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building (opened October) enhancing community infrastructure. Bham Now
- ➤ UAB’s Engineering and Innovative Technology Development group won a $37 million NASA contract on Dec. 4 to design, build and test a Lunar Freezer System for cold stowage in space — the hardware will help return materials from the moon and Gateway Space Station and will support NASA's lunar missions. University of Alabama at Birmingham
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAB Sports Medicine partnered with the Monday Morning Quarterback Club to donate 800 Guardian Caps to Birmingham youth football teams for extra head protection during practices today. The initiative will track if the gear reduces concussions (each cap normally costs over $100). 6 WBRC News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Radio personality Chris Coleman is set to launch Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar on Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at 4010 Ave I in Belview Heights. The new lounge, designed for the 30-and-up crowd, will offer live music, quality service, and a community atmosphere. The Birmingham Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developer Eric Guster renovated his 6,000 (sqft) Five Points West retail center along Bessemer Road when CVS Pharmacy opened in October; the site now houses national medical tenants that bring essential health services closer to local residents. The Birmingham Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor was named co-recipient of the SEC Jacobs Blocking Award on Wednesday. Proctor, who allowed one sack in 534 snaps and did not give up a sack in 12+ games, becomes the 26th Crimson Tide player to earn the honor. 6 WBRC News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Annual Christmas Toy Drive
11 AM – 2 PM — Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama — Free entry — Bring joy to local children this holiday season by donating toys.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Time TBA — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a whimsical holiday celebration with astonishing performances as ornaments come to life.
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Erin Mitchell Band Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — Elysian Gardens — $10 cover — Experience the soulful sounds of Erin Mitchell and her talented band in a vibrant garden setting.
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