Good morning, Birmingham.

A Center Point woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at 2:14 p.m. on the 1100 block of 42nd Place North in Birmingham—54-year-old Cheryl Denise Irby died from injuries after her vehicle was involved in the accident.

A Birmingham man, Isaac Summers—45—died around 10:30 p.m. Saturday when his car hit a fallen tree at Ensley 5 Points West Avenue amid severe storms; police are investigating the crash.

Early Monday morning, June 9, Irondale police rescued four Moody High School football players from the Cahaba River after their inflatable raft malfunctioned, prompting a multi-agency search with drones and a helicopter that found the boys as they walked along the bank—police described their survival as a miracle and confirmed all are safe.

The long-vacant Mall at Westlake in Bessemer will become the Marvel City Business Park with an investment of over $10 million from the Ohio-based Range Light Investment Partners—construction starts this year with business suites set to open by the end of 2025.

During the week of June 2 to 8, Birmingham police arrested 68 people in a crackdown to boost public safety—44 were charged with felonies and 24 with misdemeanors, with officers also seizing firearms, drugs, cash, and impounding vehicles.

A Birmingham man identified as 38-year-old Anthony DeAngelo Avila was fatally shot during a weekend shooting on the 1000 block of 2nd Avenue North after a verbal argument began at the Church of the Reconciler—police reported the state has been notified.

On Friday, Attorney General Steve Marshall appealed a May 8 ruling by a three-judge panel that found the 2023 congressional redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act — the state defends the map approved in 2023 even after a special master redrew it for the 2024 elections — and legal challenges continue.

The American Red Cross will host two blood drives this summer to help local hospitals, with the Boots+Badges drive on June 18 at Hoover City Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. where the Hoover Police Department+Hoover Fire Department will compete for a trophy; the Home Run Hero drive will be held at Regions Field on July 8-9 and will offer donors a Red Cross T-shirt, two Birmingham Barons tickets, and Red Cross sunglasses.

In May, 35 local restaurants earned food service scores above 95 during inspections by the Jefferson County Department of Health—establishments like Bayonet, Slutty Vegan and Eugene’s Hot Chicken were included among the over 100 sites inspected.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An Evening with Heart

7:30-9 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Tickets available — Experience legendary rock band Heart performing their classic hits live.

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.

Jazz on 4th: Melvin Miller featuring Aria

5-6 p.m. — Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts — Ticket purchase required — Experience the captivating fusion of funky pop grooves and traditional jazz artistry in a live performance by Melvin M. Miller and Aria.

Sober Supper Club

12-9 p.m. — The Lumbar — Check event page for pricing — Celebrate alcohol-free dining with curated cocktails and meals.

Commercial Turf Management Workshop

9 AM – 2 PM — West Homewood Athletic Center — Contact for cost — Enhance your turf management skills with expert-led IPM strategies for Alabama.

Comic Mischief

9 PM — The Nick — $8.72 — Enjoy a night of laughter with live performances at this exclusive 21+ venue.