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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jimmie Hale Mission collaborates with Birmingham to offer a warming station for the unhoused and those lacking sufficient heat, providing round-the-clock shelter and meals from Jan. 19 to Jan. 22. The Birmingham Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Residents express concern following a shooting incident on 1st Ave. N. in Birmingham. 6 WBRC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham offers a variety of Lunar New Year 2025 celebrations, including cultural performances, creative painting sessions, and tasty Japanese cuisine to welcome the Year of the Snake. Bham Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Securities Commission joins a $106 million settlement with Vanguard due to failure in disclosing potential tax consequences to investors, following a three-year multi-state and SEC investigation. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John Carroll High School begins a $2.7 million renovation of Pat Sullivan Field, introducing synthetic turf, a six-lane track, and a video scoreboard, aiming to enhance student education in a Christ-centered environment. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed opposition to the opening of PRVLGE, a new bar on First Ave. North, following a shooting incident nearby, despite the City Council's prior approval of its liquor license. AL.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sauce & Suds, a new restaurant specializing in chicken wings, burgers, and beer, is set to open in Five Points South, Birmingham, in early 2025, promising a diverse menu with at least 20 custom sauces and a rotating selection of 99 beers. Bham Now
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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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Rickey Smiley's Karaoke Night
Rickey Smiley returns to Birmingham for an entertaining night of karaoke at the StarDome stage.
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Alabama Music Educators Association Annual Conference
The AMEA Conference offers a platform for music educators to connect and enhance their teaching experience through networking, exclusive pricing, and valuable resources.
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DJ Chen Live at Saturn
DJ Chen will perform live at Saturn in Birmingham, offering an engaging night of music.
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2025 Adam's Heart Runs
The Birmingham Track Club hosts Adam's Heart Runs at Oak Mountain State Park, offering participants three distance options: 5k, 10k, or 10 miles, with awards and post-race activities.
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Birmingham Squadron vs College Park Skyhawks
The Birmingham Squadron will face off against the College Park Skyhawks in a professional basketball game at Legacy Arena.
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Sober Supper Club - Alcohol-Free Dining Experience
The Sober Supper Club at The Lumbar features a series of alcohol-free dining experiences paired with signature cocktails every Tuesday in January.
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Paint-a-Pot Workshop with Succulent Takeaway
Participants will decorate pots and learn about Alabama's native plants while taking home a succulent as part of a sustainability workshop.
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Lil Lambs Children’s Clothing Consignment Sale
The Lil Lambs Consignment Sale at Trinity United Methodist Church offers gently used children's clothing, toys, and furniture, benefiting local families and church missions.
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