Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Founding Pastor Chris Hodges transitions from lead pastor to focus on developing future church leaders at Highlands College. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham experienced four homicides over the course of four days. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Hoax 911 calls in Jefferson County strain emergency services and endanger public safety, with law enforcement highlighting the misuse of critical resources. ABC 33/40
- ➤ A shooting in west Birmingham resulted in one fatality and another victim hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, marking the city's 12th homicide in 2025. AL.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Birmingham have risen by 4.7 cents to $2.79 per gallon this week, yet remain lower than the previous year, with a national decrease in gas and diesel prices. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charles Barkley, basketball legend, pledges $1 million to the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to support education and workforce development, emphasizing the system's role in providing life-changing opportunities. Yellowhammer News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts emphasize the importance of early and ongoing prevention measures for heart disease in women, highlighting risk factors and simple lifestyle changes. University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Another Funny Comedy Show Featuring Bennie Mac
The event features comedian Bennie Mac hosting an evening with fellow comedians T-Ray, Eugene Henry Jr., and Candi Aintright for a night of laughter.
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Penelope Road at Avondale Brewing Company
Penelope Road will perform at The Upstairs at Avondale in Birmingham, featuring an indoor venue with music starting at 8 PM.
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Purple Kiss Concert in Birmingham
Purple Kiss will perform live at the Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts in Birmingham.
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Railway Marathon & Half Marathon
This certified marathon and half marathon, starting at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL, offers a fast course ideal for achieving personal records.
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Sunday Supper Club: Tailgate Edition
A dining experience featuring elevated tailgate food curated by local chefs at Crestwood Tavern.
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UAB One Big Career Fair Spring 2025
The UAB One Big Career Fair provides a platform for UAB students to explore employment, internship, and professional opportunities across various industries.
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Pottery Date Night at Back Forty
Enjoy a creative evening of pottery-making with your date or friends at Back Forty Beer Company, including a chance to use a pottery wheel and enjoy delicious food.
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Vintage Market Days of Birmingham
An upscale vintage-inspired market showcasing a variety of original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, and handmade treasures.
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Casablanca Screening with Open Movie Captioning
Experience a screening of the classic film Casablanca, complete with open movie captioning, at the Alabama Theatre.
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Six The Musical Live Performance
Six The Musical is set to deliver an engaging live performance at the Concert Hall at the BJCC in Birmingham, featuring inspirational music and an entertaining experience for all attendees.
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