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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham initiates a pilot program with Faith Chapel Care Center and Urban Alchemy to provide micro-shelters and comprehensive services for the city's unhoused residents, aiming to offer sustainable solutions for homelessness. ABC 33/40
- ➤ The 19th Annual Gumbo Gala on February 22nd in Birmingham celebrates culinary talents and supports Episcopal Place, offering fun, food, and music for a charitable cause. Bham Now
CRIME NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Magic City Acceptance Academy, a pioneering charter school serving LGBTQ+ students, faces potential funding challenges due to state and federal regulatory concerns. 1819 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama's Governor Ivey supports bipartisan legislation to ban Glock switches and other conversion devices that make semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns, in response to a year of mass shootings. WBHM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen Jefferson County restaurants scored 84 or below in January health inspections, showcasing infractions such as improper food storage and presence of pests. AL.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yaxel Lendeborg's 17 points and 13 rebounds led the UAB Blazers to a 64-61 victory over the North Texas Mean Green. 6 WBRC News
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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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We Are Vessel Concert at Legacy Arena
We Are Vessel will perform live at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, offering a local music experience for attendees.
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