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Monday, February 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Southern Company CEO Chris Womack emphasizes the importance of faith, hard work, collective action, and treating others fairly as fundamental to personal and professional success, while addressing community challenges like Birmingham's homicide rate.  AL.com
  • The City of Birmingham partners with Jimmie Hale Mission to offer a nightly warming station due to freezing temperatures, including food, shuttle service for those in need, and calls for donations.  The Birmingham Times

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An early Sunday morning fire at a church on Kimberly Avenue in Birmingham was extinguished with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation.  ABC 33/40

CRIME NEWS

  • One man was arrested in Jefferson County for various drug charges following a narcotics seizure that included marijuana, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other substances.  6 WBRC News
  • A 21-year-old man named Tre'Von Nyheim Douglas was fatally shot behind a vacant house in Birmingham’s Ensley community, marking the city's 16th homicide of 2025.  AL.com
  • Authorities in Birmingham have identified the victims of a double homicide and announced the arrest of the suspect charged with capital murder.  AL.com
  • A man was arrested in Birmingham for trafficking meth and fentanyl, with a bond set at $526,000.  WVTM 13

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!

    Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his observational and self-deprecating humor to the BJCC Concert Hall, covering topics such as aging, family, and the absurdities of modern life.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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  • Clive Carroll Concert in Birmingham

    Clive Carroll will perform live at The Upstairs at Avondale Brewing Company, offering an evening of music in a cozy indoor setting.

    Thu, 2/20/25

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  • UAB L.R. Jordan Lecture and Luncheon

    The UAB L.R. Jordan Lecture and Luncheon offers insights and discussions relevant to the healthcare community, with registration closing on February 14, 2025.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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  • Birmingham Open Mic Poetry Night

    An intimate evening of poetry readings and an open mic for aspiring poets at Seeds Coffee Co.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Happy Hour and Vision Board Workshop

    Participants will create digital vision boards in a happy hour setting, guided by speaker Julie Gardner, to help manifest their dreams and goals.

    Tue, 2/25/25

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  • Mushroom Cloud Concert at The Upstairs of Avondale

    Enjoy an evening of live music at The Upstairs at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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  • Alabama Ballet's Unique Interpretation of Peter Pan

    This production by Alabama Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Stuart delves into the origins of Peter Pan's adventures in Neverland, featuring beloved characters and themes.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • Cottontail's Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Show 2025

    The Cottontail's Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Show at The BJCC features over 250 vendors offering a wide range of gifts and crafts in celebration of the Easter season.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Alabama Ballet Presents: Peter Pan

    Experience the enchanting tale of Peter Pan with the Alabama Ballet, featuring pirates, pixies, and fantastical characters at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.

    Sun, 3/2/25

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  • National Kidney Month Awareness Event

    March celebrates National Kidney Month, featuring a Kidney Challenge Walk/Run to promote awareness and early detection.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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