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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham hosts several spring festivals this weekend with today’s NeighborFest at Linn Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., sponsored by Regions Bank, PNC + Birmingham Realtist Association and offering live DJ, food vendors and a kids zone. On Sunday, the City of Birmingham Spring Festival at Railroad Park from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival at Arthur Shores Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. will feature food trucks, face painting and live jazz while First Avenue South will be closed from 11:00 p.m. today through Sunday evening. Bham Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office raided the 1700 block of 32nd Place North in Birmingham on Wednesday and arrested nine people while seizing fentanyl, meth, cocaine, marijuana, $8,621 in cash, and six guns—measures taken to keep the streets safe. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former UAB summer camper Anushka Patel will walk the commencement stage on May 2 to earn her Master of Business Administration and the following morning receive her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience with honors. A Vestavia Hills native who has been a mentor and ambassador through UAB’s CORD camps, Patel will now join the UAB Heersink School of Medicine to pursue a career in medicine — completing a full-circle moment at the university. University of Alabama at Birmingham
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Birmingham Water Works Board approved new rules on Wednesday that cut public comment time from three minutes to two minutes and require a written request within 24 hours—critics including mayor Gary Richardson called the move cowardly and said it limits customer input. AL.com
- ➤ On Thursday the Senate passed a nearly $10 billion Education Trust Fund budget and supplemental appropriations that bring education spending to over $12 billion for fiscal year 2026—changes include a new K-12 funding model and no teacher pay raise due to absorbed costs from health insurance and retirement plans. The bill now heads to the House for consideration. 1819 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The historic Land Title Building was sold for $2.9M to Land Title Partners, LLC from Spring Hill, Tennessee— a Greek Revival building on the corner of 6th and 20th Street North near Linn Park that is 84% occupied by local tenants. Bham Now
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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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Legion FC Serves Up Affordable Family Fun and Magic City Soccer
Experience affordable family fun at Birmingham Legion FC's next home match against El Paso Locomotive FC on Sunday, April 13, featuring $3.50 stadium favorites and local food trucks showcasing the best of Birmingham's culinary scene. Come support your hometown team at Protective Stadium and enjoy premier soccer action in the Magic City, with special 2-for-1 VIP Club Tickets available using promo code CLAVA.
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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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Steve Brown Comedy Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $25 — Experience the unique comedic style of Steve Brown, born from his Southern upbringing and church experiences.
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Rocky Dale Davis Stand-Up Comedy Show
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Main Room, Stardome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with viral comedian Rocky Dale Davis known for his TikTok antics.
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April Pottery Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkside on Fifth — Non-refundable ticket required — Craft your choice of pottery in a fun and creative atmosphere.
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AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Course
2:00 – 3:15 PM — Birmingham Regional Emergency Medical Services System (BREMSS) — Application required — Become a certified AHA instructor through a blended learning format with online and hands-on training.
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