Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of July.
Good morning, Birmingham.
102-year-old veteran Wayne Dein displays flags outside his home on Memorial, Independence, and Veterans Days — he now gets neighbor help and plans to keep the tradition alive.
Funeral arrangements for Sydney Watson, the Alabama firefighter killed June 27 while battling a wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border, are scheduled for Tuesday, July 7 at Highpoint Community Church — with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m. and a celebration of life service beginning at 6 p.m.
Runners at the annual Peavine Falls Run in Oak Mountain faced 90-degree heat on Fourth of July as organizers warned participants to stay hydrated and deployed extra medical personnel to manage heat-related issues.
Magic Mondays Board Game Night
6-9 p.m. — Birmingham District Brewing Company — Free entry — Gather for weekly board game nights with your favorite games and refreshing brews.
Navigating Alabama's 2025 License Law Changes
1:30-4:30 p.m. — RealtySouth Training Center — Free entry — Learn about the upcoming changes in license law regarding agency, disclosure, and representation.
Country Dance Party
8-11 p.m. — Saturn — Ticketed — Celebrate the joy of country music with hits and two-stepping at a vibrant dance party.
Scott Ivey & The Filthy Frets with Rare Birds
— Time Range — The Nick — Membership card required ($7/year) — Experience country music fused with blue-eyed soul by a seasoned artist.
I Saw Them When Tour
4:00 p.m. — Seasick Records — Free entry — Experience live music in a vibrant Birmingham venue with a great local reputation.
Magic Mondays
6-9 p.m. — Birmingham District Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a casual night of board games and brews in a friendly atmosphere.
Sammy Obeid Live Comedy Show
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Room — Ticket package includes food & beverage credit — Experience the comedic genius of Sammy Obeid, known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row.
Watts Up with Energy
1:30-4:30 p.m. — RealtySouth Training Center — Free admission — Enhance your skills to help clients make informed home buying decisions.
World Deer Expo
3-9 p.m. — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Entry fee varies — Experience the ultimate sportsman’s paradise at the largest hunting consumer show in the country.
Alabama’s First 205 Day Festival: The Magic City Block Party
2-8 p.m. — Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark — Paid parking — Enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun at this vibrant festival.
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