Missing 5-Year Old Boy Found + Magic City Classic Tickets On Sale

Morning, Birmingham! Hope everyone is enjoying your weekend thus far. Here's everything you need to know to get this Sunday started off right.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Birmingham today:

1. A 5-year-old boy was found found alive after disappearing while at football practice in east Birmingham. (AL.com)
2. Birmingham’s Sidewalk Film Festival announced proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test will be required in order to attend this year's festival. (AL.com)
3. Tickets are now on sale for the 80th Annual Magic City Classic at Legion Field Oct. 30. Reserved game tickets are $35, and general admission tickets are $25. (Birmingham Business Journal)
4. Although lots of talk has surrounded the use of Ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19, a UAB doctor says the drug is not an effective treatment for the virus. (WVTM13)
5. The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday at 526 Beacon Crest Circle. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Birmingham

• Birmingham Record Collector's Show - Gardendale Civic Center (10 a.m.)
• GirlSpring Presents - The Social Dilemma Follow-Up Discussion (3 p.m.)
• L’Chaim - Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus (3 p.m.)
• Birmingham Legion FC v. FC Tulsa at BBVA Field (4 p.m.)
• Connect Fest - University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion (6 p.m.)

Birmingham Patch Notebook

• James Spann: "Sunset this evening from Limestone Park in Alabaster. Photo from @bobthebanker1977." (Instagram)
• The University of Alabama: "Our campus is constantly evolving - and if you haven't been here in a while, you might be surprised at what's new! Crimson Ride bus route names have changed, campus mail has new parcel lockers." (Facebook)
• Alabama Symphony Orchestra: "We were deeply saddened last night to learn of the passing of one of the ASO's favorite guest conductors, Michael Morgan. His visits over the years were always highlights of our seasons." (Facebook)
• City of Birmingham Government: "Have a great weekend, Birmingham! Here’s how Public Works served you yesterday." (Instagram)

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