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Hello again Birmingham! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Birmingham’s first medical marijuana dispensaries are expected to open
  • Why your 2026 water bill stays flat—but Birmingham programs may not
  • How one teen turned Birmingham City Hall into a holiday giving hub

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 38 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Chilly with plenty of sun, temps: high: 44, low: 26.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 54 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here is where Alabama's first 12 medical marijuana dispensaries are planned (al.com) — Birmingham is slated to get two of Alabama’s first medical marijuana dispensaries, potentially opening as early as this spring if licensing stays on track. State regulators have picked four companies, set key January dates, and outlined how doctors and patients will move into the new medical cannabis system.
   

2. No rate hikes in 2026 for 770,000 Birmingham area water users amid controversial budget cuts (al.com) — Birmingham-area water customers will see no rate increase in 2026, but that freeze comes with sharp budget cuts and a more conservative regional board trimming programs tied closely to Birmingham. The restructured Central Alabama Water authority, which replaced the Birmingham Water Works Board, is slashing spending, debating minority vendor initiatives, and clashing with Mayor Randall Woodfin over a major federal loan for lead pipe replacement.
   

3. Teen honors late twin sister with massive holiday donation drive (wvtm13.com) — A 17-year-old is leading a massive holiday donation drive that kicked off at Birmingham City Hall and will visit local shelters like Pathways and Jimmie Hale Mission this week. Donations trucked in from California are being sorted in Birmingham and shared with people experiencing homelessness across central Alabama, along with homemade cookies to add some holiday comfort. Residents can even text Rose directly to volunteer or contribute.
   

4. Union Mourns the Loss of Brother Charles Harrison (smart-union.org) — Birmingham’s SMART-TD Local 847 is mourning the on-duty death of railroad worker Charles Harrison, who was killed in an accident on December 13, 2025. Federal investigators and the union’s safety team are reviewing what happened, while colleagues and family receive condolences from the broader rail union community.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday December 14
  • Lillie's Cup Holiday Tea
    Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens , 331 Cotton Ave SW , Birmingham
    2:00 pm
  • A Christmas Story
    Alabama Theatre , 1817 3rd Ave N , Birmingham
    2:00 pm
  • Sounds of the Season
    Samford University , 800 Lakeshore Dr , Homewood
    2:30 pm
  • Community Drum Circle
    City Walk BHAM , 875 24th St N , Birmingham
    4:00 pm
  • Grand Menorah Lighting at the Summit
    Levite Jewish Community Center , 3960 Montclair Rd , Birmingham
    4:15 pm

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    Hopefully he goes back home but if he is still here tomorrow we are going to get him scanned for a microchip. Also he has a collar on so if you can… (Nextdoor Grayson Valley Highland)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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