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In today's newsletter:
- Which French masterpieces are coming to Birmingham in 2026?
- How did Samford rack up 106 points in Birmingham?
- How Hoover’s Met Complex is reshaping sports, tourism and Birmingham’s Southside
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 2 more events.
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 49.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Birmingham Museum of Art to present French modernism exhibition in 2026 (cbs42.com) — Birmingham Museum of Art is bringing a major French modernism exhibition to town from January 30 to May 24, 2026, as part of its 75th anniversary celebration. Featuring over 100 works by Monet, Matisse, Degas, Cassatt, and more, the show will combine pieces from Birmingham’s own collection with loans from the Brooklyn Museum. 
2. Samford earns 106-51 win over Bryan (kens5.com) — Samford basketball fans in Birmingham saw a blowout as the Bulldogs crushed Bryan 106–51 behind 19 points from sharpshooter Jadin Booth. Playing at home in Birmingham, Samford evened its record at 6–6 with strong contributions from Dylan Faulkner and Cade Norris in a game dominated on both ends of the floor.
3. Hoover Met Complex draws crowds and kudos to suburban site (businessalabama.com) — Hoover’s Met Complex is booming, and Birmingham residents are feeling the ripple effects, from the SEC Baseball Tournament’s long-term stay to renewed energy around UAB and the Southside. The city’s $100‑plus million investment has turned the former Barons stadium into a year‑round sports and entertainment hub drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors, new housing, hotels, and major events that boost the entire metro economy.
4. Birmingham Jewish community reflects following deadly attack in Australia (cbs42.com) — Birmingham-area Jewish leaders and residents are gathering in Mountain Brook during Hanukkah to mourn a deadly attack in Australia and support one another. Local rabbis and the Birmingham Jewish Federation urge neighbors to focus on bringing light, check in on Jewish friends, and stay mindful of ongoing security concerns that shape Jewish life in central Alabama.
5. Central Alabama Water names new leadership team (wvtm13.com) — Central Alabama Water, based in Birmingham, has named seven new top executives to oversee operations, technology, finances, people, and engineering under CEO Jeffrey Thompson. The utility also hired Jacobs Engineering Group as consulting engineer for a five-year term to help review capital projects and state compliance, shaping how water service is managed across the region.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Birmingham
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- Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Birmingham Museum of Art , 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard , Birmingham
4:15 pm - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Birmingham, AL
Marriott Birmingham 3590 Grandview Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243
6:00 pm - Not So Silent Night Drumline Competition 2025
Trussville Civic Center , 5381 Trussville Clay Rd , Trussville
4:00 pm - Dean and Company Christmas Special at Rojo!
Rojo , 2921 Highland Ave , Birmingham
7:30 pm - Old City Champs at Rojo!
Rojo , 2921 Highland Ave , Birmingham
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- One-on-One Tech Help
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
10:00 am - Gentle Yoga
O'Neal Public Library , 50 Oak St , Mountain Brook
10:00 am - December Membership Luncheon and Annual Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker Ivy Odom from Southern Living Magazine
The Valley Hotel , 2727 18th Street S. , Homewood
11:30 am - Ribbon Cutting: LetsLose Weight Loss & Wellness
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce , 614 Montgomery Highway , Vestavia Hills
12:00 pm - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
3:30 pm - K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing Along
Homewood Chamber of Commerce , 7 Hollywood Blvd , Homewood
4:00 pm - Commercial Development Authority - City Hall - 4pm
City Hall , 101 20th St S , Irondale
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
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- Im very appreciative that she was found & loved on, it’s extremely cold for any pet to be outside 🥺 I don’t mind paying for the time spent with the person who claimed her, I just really need her back home.
We have been calling for her & My kids have walked the neighborhood. I rescued her as a puppy so she is a huge part of my family. I will leave my… (Nextdoor Spring Lake) - Does anyone recognize this sweet baby?
He was running down Meadow Brooke Road and Cumberland Trace. He does not have a collar. He is super friendly and ran straight to me when I called him. (Nextdoor Meadow Brook)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night in Birmingham. Apply here.
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