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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three families became homeowners in the Roebuck YMCA neighborhood through Habitat for Humanity just in time for Christmas. The new homes are located within walking distance of local community resources. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Families in Birmingham who lost loved ones to gun violence gathered Saturday morning for a support event, receiving gifts + meals during their first holiday without those they missed. What About Us and the Urban League of Alabama led the event and plan to bolster community violence reduction efforts in 2026. WVTM 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Birmingham hosts Birminghamhenge today through Dec. 28 as the winter solstice light hits the historic street grid around 4:30 p.m., causing temporary slowdowns on 5th Avenue North (photographers call it a must-see event). Bham Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Innovate Alabama hosted State of Innovation Day 2025 at Regions Field in Birmingham on Tuesday—gathering business, research and innovation leaders who outlined how a statewide strategy is driving job creation, private investment and economic growth, and recognized local innovators with awards. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ Drivers in Birmingham can expect lower gas prices this holiday season as Alabama's average drops to $2.62 per gallon—a $0.10 decrease from last year. AAA (the local fuel expert) advises shoppers to compare prices since the national average is $2.86 and supply has improved. 6 WBRC News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama’s oyster season (54-day harvest since Oct. 6) will close at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 on public waters. Officials say environmental stressors may reduce oyster numbers next year as the season yields 425,000 pounds of oysters. Yellowhammer News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Randall Woodfin and his wife Kendra welcomed their second daughter, Joy Charity-Faye Woodfin, Saturday morning; Joy’s double middle name honors her maternal great-grandmother and grandmother—a tribute to the family legacy they cherish. AL.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (a busy hub), holiday travelers experienced smooth screening although some encountered scheduling and baggage issues as families and frequent flyers adjusted to the seasonal rush. AAA projections showed over 8 million flyers for Christmas as flight tickets rose 7%. CBS 42
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers died in Hoover, shaking up the local sports community as she covered school and college athletics. Auburn Tigers coach Steven Pearl vowed her memory would live on by giving her son a lifelong ticket to games and inviting support for his education. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ Alabama beat Oklahoma 34+24 on Friday in Birmingham, leaving fans uneasy in the post Nick Saban era as they look ahead to the Rose Bowl matchup with Indiana on Jan. 1. CBS 42
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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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19th JLab Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State
1-2:30 p.m. — Protective Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling college football showdown in the JLab Birmingham Bowl.
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New Year’s Eve Bash 2026
8 a.m. – 3 a.m. — Tin Roof — Various package prices available — Celebrate the New Year with live music, DJ entertainment, and exclusive VIP packages.
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Be Worth Funding Bootcamp
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Innovation Depot Inc — $197 — A full-day training for nonprofit leaders focused on sustainable funding and mission clarity.
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Gentry Blue Live Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — The Nick — $7 Membership Card required — Experience the sonic depths of Gentry Blue's debut album 'Fragments'.
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Hartley Deatherage’s SuperJam
8-11 p.m. — The Nick — Membership required ($7/year) — Enjoy a night of Alternative Rock at a renowned local venue.
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C.A. Jones Concert
7-10 p.m. — Saturn — Ticket information available — Experience the melodic vibes of C.A. Jones with hits including Aquarius Moon.
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JD Baker at The Fennec
5:30-8 p.m. — The Fennec - Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of acoustic vibes and lively jam sessions with local musician JD Baker.
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