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A 3-year-old died after being left in a hot car in Birmingham — local authorities are investigating the incident.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United is building a new headquarters near the Tallapoosa exit on I-20/59 with a 150,000-square-foot office building and a 300,000-square-foot warehouse on a 105-acre site—after a groundbreaking in June 2024, the sleek glass facade is now taking shape.

The $330 million project will open in 2027 and keep 750 jobs while adding up to 50 new ones—marking one of Birmingham’s largest private investments.

Deon Gordon, a Birmingham native and Ramsay High graduate, is president and CEO of TechBirmingham which drove local tech innovation with programs like the Sloss Tech conference held June 25-27 and a new mobility accelerator to support electric vehicle and drone startups.

He said building the local tech ecosystem and telling Birmingham's story are key to attracting talent and growing the region's technology sector.

Authorities in Winston County found 40 dogs in distress and experts say the hoarding crisis is rising after nearly 180 dogs and 19 cats were found in Alabaster one month ago—119 dogs were so ill they had to be euthanized and two residents now face cruelty charges.

UAB professor Lawrence Sincich received a $2.1 million grant from the National Eye Institute for a four-year study to understand how the brain interprets signals from cone cells.

The project will use adaptive optics technology to compare neural responses to clear and impaired images to help improve early diagnosis of vision loss.

In June, Cahaba Medical Care’s residency program graduated 19 new doctors, making it the largest family medicine class in Alabama history, and 13 have stayed in Birmingham to care for underserved communities + boosting local health services.

Heavy Heavy Low Low Live

8:00 – 9:30 PM — WORKPLAY — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of the best live events at Workplay Canteen with Heavy Heavy Low Low.

PIAMISTRY 10th Anniversary Concert

5-9 p.m. — Jane Hollock Brock Recital Hall — $35 per person — Celebrate a decade of music with performances, awards, and a gala reception.

Damon Williams Live

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — Tickets available — Experience laughter with legendary comedian Damon Williams who’s thrilled audiences for over 30 years.

Bones at the Crossroads Launch with LaDarrion Williams

6-8 p.m. — Birmingham Public Library Central Branch — Ticket options available — Celebrate the release of a new YA novel with bestselling author LaDarrion Williams featuring discussions, Q&A, and a book signing.

Drew Morgan Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets from $50 — Experience live music at one of Birmingham's favorite venues.

Urban Trivia Live

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Lyric Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Test your knowledge with an evening of fun trivia in Birmingham.

Shaun Jones Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $21.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Shaun Jones, known for his quick wit and engaging storytelling.

Bubba Dub Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $25 to $45 — Experience a night of laughter with rising Texas comedy star Jerry ‘Bubba Dub’ Morgan.

Riley Green Concert

6:01-8:01 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of Riley Green live in Birmingham.

Kerwin Claiborne Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor of viral Instagram star Kerwin Claiborne and his relatable characters.