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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham nonprofit Daniel Payne Legacy Village Foundation will launch its Daniel’s Meal Subscription Service to help low to moderate-income families by selecting 100 winners to receive 32 to 36 free meals weekly after paying a $50 fee at Daniel Payne Village Plaza. The lottery is open online today & a launch event will take place on April 5 as the program is funded by a $255,000 city grant to combat food insecurity. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Birmingham man (23-year-old Griffin Nelson Race) was arrested on Monday after the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a January 4 report of inappropriate contact with a minor and received additional allegations of misconduct, and he now faces charges including electronic solicitation of a child, contributing to the delinquency of a child, distributing pornography to minors, and traveling for an unlawful sexual act while being held at the Shelby County Jail. CBS 42
- ➤ A 21-year-old woman, Montrease Yvonne Booker, was fatally shot in the 1300 block of 7th Place in Pleasant Grove just before 5:30 a.m. on March 31—she died at the scene and Pleasant Grove Police are investigating. ABC 33/40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three attorneys appealed sanctions set by Judge Liles Burke in a lawsuit over the state's Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act. They refiled the case in another court to avoid their assigned judge — a move the judge said undermines a fair legal process. 1819 News
- ➤ Mayor Randall L. Woodfin appointed Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett as the new chief of the Birmingham Police Department effective immediately, and Pickett, a 20-year veteran who served as interim chief since Chief Scott Thurmond's retirement on November 29, is set to tackle the department's staffing shortage & low morale. This appointment comes as the city works to strengthen its police force and improve public trust. 1819 News
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Jessie McDonald's Field Trip Comedy Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Main Room — Tickets available — Experience laughter with Jessie McDonald and Myron Jewels on this comedic field trip.
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2025 Autism Walk
9 a.m. — Autism Support of Alabama, Birmingham — $30 — Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month while supporting programs for individuals and families affected by autism in Alabama.
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Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Lyric Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the edge and humor of Stavros Halkias on his The Dreamboat Tour.
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My Morning Jacket Live in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the eclectic sounds of My Morning Jacket, a cornerstone of modern alt-rock.
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Stand-Up Comedy Night with Ellen Skrmetti
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — Tickets available — Experience the southern charm and wit of comedian Ellen Skrmetti as she brings her hilarious stand-up routine to the stage.
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Michael Colyar Live Show
6:30 p.m. — Main Room, Birmingham, AL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wit and charm of actor and comedian Michael Colyar in an entertaining night.
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Michael Colyar - Comedy Showcase
6:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor and heart of multi-talented comedian Michael Colyar in an engaging one-man show.
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Graphic Design Bootcamp
8:30 a.m. — Alabama Graphics — Check website for pricing — Dive into hands-on graphic design skills from Adobe Illustrator to Photoshop and InDesign in this immersive bootcamp.
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STRFKR Concert in Birmingham
7-10 p.m. — Saturn — $35 — Catch the energetic vibes of STRFKR at the intimate Saturn venue in Birmingham.
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Flipturn Concert and Afterparty
6-8 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Separate ticket required for afterparty — Enjoy live music followed by a fun afterparty with Mitch from Flipturn.
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