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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jimmie Hale Mission is planning to build a 98-bed low barrier emergency shelter in downtown Birmingham across the street from its current recovery facility for men. The shelter will include showers, laundry facilities, and a dog run, and the organization will launch a $4 million capital campaign with construction set to begin after the first of the year. CBS 42
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham Police are searching for 8-year-old Damon Moon Jr., who was last seen Tuesday at Ninth Avenue North and Center Street in a blue/green 2012 Ford Fusion — he wore a faded pink/red Alabama team shirt and gray champion shorts. CBS 42
- ➤ Birmingham Police arrested suspect Jamarcus Liray Olive (35) after fatally shooting Andreika Robinson outside her home on Tuesday at 6:10 a.m.; officers took him into custody within eight hours and a capital murder warrant was issued. CBS 42
- ➤ On October 25th, 2021, 68-year-old Sterling Jones left his tree business for a trip that took him to the Birmingham Race Course and a casino in Mississippi but never returned, and his family now seeks justice as Crimestoppers offers a $20,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest while no charges have been filed. ABC 33/40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three streets near Linn Park will be closed for the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival that runs from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8—Birmingham City Hall will close early on Friday for festival setup as barricade installation and vendor load-ins begin to manage downtown traffic and parking. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Birmingham will host 71 local concerts in June, including tribute events honoring the late musician Jason Hamric and performances at key venues across the city—events start today and continue through later dates with ticket prices from free to modest fees. Bham Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, state and local leaders unveiled a new high-tech logistics hub at the Port of Birmingham built in a public-private partnership with Watco—spanning 25,000 square feet and expected to boost regional freight movement with a direct economic impact of $1.2 million and $8 million in ripple effects while operations launch in the coming weeks. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kai Frazier founded Kai XR, an education platform using virtual reality to bring virtual field trips and hands-on 3D projects to Birmingham schools and underserved areas in Alabama. The platform is already sparking deeper learning in classrooms and Frazier is preparing a VR film project — a collaboration with the Civil Rights Institute set to debut at Sloss.Tech on June 26. The Birmingham Times
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Tim Shropshire Live Comedy Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter from internet sensation and family man Tim Shropshire.
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Benji Brown Stand-Up Comedy Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Benji Brown, a rising star in stand-up comedy known for his unique voice and hilarious characters.
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Benji Brown Live Stand-Up Show
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Main Room — $24.50 — Experience the laughter of stand-up comedian Benji Brown as he showcases his unique voice and hilarious characters.
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Sober Supper Club
12 p.m. — The Lumbar — Check the event link for pricing — Celebrate the art of alcohol-free dining with a curated experience of spirit-free cocktails and fine food.
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Timber! Featuring Styrofoam Winos and Cash Langdon
8-11 p.m. — Saturn — Free — Experience an evening of vibrant music with Timber! alongside Styrofoam Winos and Cash Langdon.
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King George Live Concert
7:30-11 p.m. — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of live music with King George at the BJCC.
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2025 Sickle Cell Walk
8-11 a.m. — Railroad Park Foundation — Registration required — Community event raising awareness and support for those affected by sickle cell disease.
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Gaitlin Roberson Live Comedy Show
6:30–8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $30.50 to $42.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising comedy star Gaitlin Roberson and his viral sketches.
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An Evening with Heart
7:30-9 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Tickets available — Experience legendary rock band Heart performing their classic hits live.
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Stop Light Observations Concert
5-7 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience a lively fusion of blues, pop, and indie rock from the dynamic band Stop Light Observations.
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