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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham police and firefighters responded at 8 p.m. Friday to a single-vehicle wreck in the 900 block of Bessemer Road when an SUV crashed into a tree, killing one man on scene and another later at UAB Hospital. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal grand jury in Birmingham indicted 15 individuals for immigration crimes involving illegal re-entry and possession of a firearm + the charges are part of Operation Take Back America, which aims to shield communities, U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona announced Friday. 1819 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race has run since January 3rd and Alabama-based drag queen Sam Star remains in the competition. Four cast members continue following episode 14 and local fans celebrated her progress at a watch party at Al’s on 7th — the finale will air on April 18. CBS 42
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 199 on Wednesday—granting paid parental leave to state employees, public school workers, and adoptive parents of children under three—and the Montgomery-based Adoption Law Firm applauded the move. 1819 News
- ➤ Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate said the USDA named 20 counties as primary and 18 counties as contiguous disaster areas to help farmers hurt by a severe drought. Farm operators in these counties can get FSA emergency loans and must apply by November 25—loans are based on how much they lost and their ability to repay. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ Pelham has chosen its new police chief — Edward Delmore — after Mayor Gary Waters named him to replace Chief Brent Sugg who quit to support his wife’s career in Oklahoma. Delmore worked as Gulf Shores’ police chief for 15 years and will take the oath of office at the city council meeting on April 7. WVTM 13
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Samford Athletics confirmed Saturday that head basketball coach Bucky McMillan—who ended his time with a 99-52 record and led his team to an NCAA March Madness appearance—has been named as Texas A&M’s new head coach. Samford will begin a national search for his replacement immediately. 6 WBRC News
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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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Iron and Wine Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — $43+ — Experience a special evening of soothing melodies from Iron and Wine.
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Annie DiRusso Concert
7-10 p.m. — Saturn — $38 — Catch the latest live beats from Annie DiRusso in Birmingham's vibrant music scene.
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