Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham offers exciting weekend activities from January 3-5, 2025, including a speakeasy pop-up, goat yoga, and National Bird Day festivities. Bham Now
- ➤ Birmingham anticipates the completion of 22 major developments in 2025, including new restaurants, living complexes, health and wellness centers, and a Coca-Cola UNITED facility. Bham Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A pizza delivery driver in Birmingham was fatally shot during a delivery on New Year's night, becoming the city's first homicide of 2025. Yellowhammer News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama experiences an 18.24% decrease in drug overdose deaths, attributed to expanded treatment, prevention programs, and improved access to life-saving drugs like naloxone. AL.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham is set to host major sporting events in 2025, including NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament regionals, the SEC Women's Gymnastics Tournament, and the World Police and Fire Games, highlighting the city as a key venue for sports. 6 WBRC News
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Web Design Certificate Program in Birmingham, AL
This program offers comprehensive training in web design, including coding skills, modern design tools, and personalized career counseling.
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Sober Supper Club - Alcohol-Free Dining Experience
The Sober Supper Club at The Lumbar features a series of Tuesdays in January spotlighting signature spirit-free cocktails paired with a curated dining menu.
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Scott Ivey Live with AJ Beavers
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Scott Ivey and AJ Beavers at The Nick in Birmingham, AL.
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Speed Dating for Birmingham Singles Aged 24-39
This speed dating event offers singles aged 24-39 in Birmingham a lively opportunity to make connections over quick conversations and a free drink.
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Align & Vision: Transformative Sound and Vision Workshop
This workshop utilizes sound healing to promote relaxation and clarity, culminating in a creative vision board exercise to visualize personal goals.
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RENEW: Restoring Every Nurse Everywhere
This event features a dinner discussion on healthcare burnout and wellness strategies for nurses and healthcare providers, led by expert speakers in Birmingham, Alabama.
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White Gold Concert at The Nick
White Gold will be performing live at The Nick in Birmingham, AL, offering fans a chance to experience their latest music and enjoy an exclusive concert event.
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Comedy Night with Martin Lawrence and Rickey Smiley
Enjoy an evening of comedy featuring renowned comedians Martin Lawrence and special guest Rickey Smiley at Legacy Arena.
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The Deslondes Live Performance
The Deslondes will perform live at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham.
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Rickey Smiley Returns for Karaoke Night
Rickey Smiley brings his unique style of karaoke back to the StarDome stage in Birmingham, promising an entertaining evening for attendees.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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