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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Billy’s Tavern, a longtime Lakeview dive bar (founded in 1982), reopened on July 3 under new owner Jesse Thompson at (2829 6th Ave S) who upgraded the space by adding seating and pool tables to keep its classic charm. Bham Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Attorney Ben Crump and the family of 18-year-old Peoples say they will not accept the state’s refusal to release the officer's body-camera video after Peoples was fatally shot in Homewood on June 23—police claim he grabbed a gun during a scuffle but family members and an eyewitness dispute that—and they demand full transparency as an investigation remains ongoing. The Birmingham Times
- ➤ Attorneys for the family of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples demanded the immediate release of unredacted police body camera footage after he was fatally shot in Homewood; protestors held signs (like 'Justice for Jabari Peoples') as the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (citing an ongoing investigation) refused to share the video. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ A Birmingham tax preparer from Maxi Tax Resource, LLC (Geta Barr) was sentenced to 18 months after pleading guilty to preparing false tax returns for at least 14 clients between 2016 and 2020, causing a tax loss of over $300,000 (IRS loss) as announced Tuesday by U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona. CBS 42
- ➤ Birmingham Police warn food vendors that scammers are posing as event organizers for Birmingham Restaurant Week — scheduled for July 17-26 — and trying to collect money for preview parties, food preparation for 4,000 people, and parking; officers advise vendors to ignore emails from groups like 'I Do Events' or anyone using the name Olena. 6 WBRC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir won the Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent—its performance blended hip hop with a classic hymn while director Akheem Lee emphasized the city’s civil rights legacy and local talent. The group, formed in 2015 to give back to the community, is one of 10 acts eligible for the buzzer this season. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin declared a local emergency for nearly 15,000 overgrown properties that pose health and safety risks after heavy rains. The city has allocated $3 million for weed abatement—using 18 private contractors over the next 45 days—to address the issue. ABC 33/40
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham Restaurant Week will run from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 26 and will offer meals priced $5 to $60 at local restaurants and food trucks—featuring tasting menus, scavenger hunts, and pop-up events—inviting food lovers to try fresh local flavors. Bham Now
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7:30-1:30 a.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $30.50 to $41.50 — Celebrate comedy with Henry Cho, a Grand Ole Opry inductee and seasoned TV and film performer.
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World Deer Expo 2025
3-9 p.m. — BJCC South Exhibition Hall — Cost varies — Experience the ultimate hunting consumer show with activities for all outdoor enthusiasts.
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R&B Night with Joe and Changing Faces
7-8:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Experience smooth vocals and nostalgic vibes from R&B legends Joe and Changing Faces.
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Auntee Pam Live Comedy Show
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $25 to $35 — Enjoy a night filled with laughter as Auntee Pam brings her comedic flair to the stage with special guests.
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Rickey Smiley Live Show
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KEYSHIA COLE - The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour
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