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Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Birmingham, local leaders and organizations are implementing wide-ranging initiatives aimed at addressing the city's challenges, including economic inequity, crime, and food insecurity, with a positive outlook on the city's capacity for transformation. AL.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire on 4th Avenue North resulted in partial damage to the structure with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation. ABC 33/40
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Birmingham Police Department reports a 27% reduction in the city's homicide rate for 2025 and highlights the success of its crime reduction strategies, including a specialized enforcement team's arrests and gun seizures. ABC 33/40
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sloss Tech 2024 in Birmingham introduces a Southeast regional pitch competition for startups with a $50,000 grand prize. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 900,000 residents in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, are advised to limit outdoor activities due to poor air quality from a prescribed burn in Bankhead National Forest, leading to a Code Red Air Quality Alert. WBHM
- ➤ Birmingham residents express health and environmental concerns over particulate matter from a closed industrial plant near their community, urging local officials for cleanup and preventative action. ABC 33/40
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Birmingham Barons baseball team is partnering with Bo Jackson to feature Bo's Hometown Burger, made from Jackson's Bo's Burgers line, at their 2025 season games, with each purchase including a special Bo Jackson baseball card. WVTM 13
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D.R. Horton Bus Tour in Birmingham, Alabama
This event offers a guided bus tour of D.R. Horton homes in Birmingham, providing a valuable experience for real estate agents interested in new construction.
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STARS Godspell Jr. Performance
An all-female cast presents Godspell Jr., exploring themes of leadership, friendship, and trust at the Virginia Samford Theatre.
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The R&B Brunch Experience
This unique event combines food, drinks, and a nostalgic journey through R&B classics, encompassing elements of a day party, karaoke, and a fashion show.
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Rickey Smiley Presents Karaoke Night: R&B Edition with Live Band
Rickey Smiley hosts an R&B karaoke night featuring a live band and singer Nadia Tellis in Birmingham.
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Velocity: A Modern Irish Dance Experience
Featuring five-time World Champion David Geaney, Velocity transforms traditional Irish tap dance into a contemporary spectacle with innovative choreography and live music.
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Trish Suhr Live in Birmingham
Trish Suhr, a multifaceted designer, professional organizer, TV host, and comedian, brings her comedic insights and organizational expertise to Birmingham.
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17th Annual Rumpshaker 5K
The Rumpshaker 5K is an annual charity run held to raise awareness for colorectal cancer, taking place at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Learn Haircutting Theory and Practice at See Theory
This hands-on class in Birmingham focuses on understanding haircutting theory and practical execution for visual learners and aspiring hairstylists.
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Jr Parks Live at The Upstairs at Avondale
This live music event features Jr Parks performing at The Upstairs at Avondale, with doors opening at 7 PM CST.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Experience an enchanting tribute to Taylor Swift featuring the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
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