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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Eddie Coar from UAB Emergency Management advised local homeowners to review insurance and secure their property as severe weather looms during hurricane season. He recommended trimming trees, anchoring outdoor items, protecting windows, and keeping important documents safe (such as IDs and policies) to help reduce damage and speed recovery.  University of Alabama at Birmingham

CRIME NEWS

  • A canine behaviorist with about 25 years of experience in Birmingham spoke up after a 7-year-old boy in Chilton County and a 50-year-old woman in Bessemer were attacked by dogs this week. He advised that when a dog approaches, you should stop moving—face the animal instead of running—to help reduce aggressive behavior.  6 WBRC News
  • A shooting at a high school alumni event at Platinum of Birmingham on 2nd Avenue North injured one person, who was taken to UAB Hospital with life-threatening wounds, and police reported no suspect is in custody + investigation efforts continue + further details remain unknown.  ABC 33/40
  • Birmingham civil rights attorney Richard Rice said—citing echoes of 2020 protests—that arrests of five women at a Homewood demonstration show a troubling pattern following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples. Police said the protesters gathered at Homewood Soccer Park around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday and that four were charged with disorderly conduct while Celida Soto faced additional charges—involving inciting to riot and resisting arrest.  AL.com
  • Just before 1:30 a.m. Friday, an argument inside a Birmingham nightclub spilled outside near Platinum of Birmingham and multiple shots were fired that left one man seriously injured and taken to UAB Hospital — police said no arrests have been made.  AL.com

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham’s preschool literacy project won the 2025 Signature Project award from Kiwanis International—its Kiwanis Reads program now adds $2,000 in funding to serve 1,200 students and expand into 10 new schools. The project builds on a long history of community service to boost reading skills in local preschools.  Bham Now

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority received a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build a new maintenance and operations facility for MAX Transit. Charlotte Shaw said the funding will help update transit services—by adding cleaner energy and modern technology—for 6,400 daily riders.  CBS 42

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Sun, 7/27/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 7/29/25

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  • Drew Morgan Concert

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

    Thu, 7/31/25

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  • Urban Trivia Live

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

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 8/3/25

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  • Riley Green Concert

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

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 8/10/25

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  • Celebrate the Summer of the Babysitter’s Club with DK Yingst

    4:30-6:30 p.m. — Birmingham Public Library Central Branch — Ticket purchase for signing — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with book chats, live drawings, and a chance to meet author DK Yingst.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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  • Tenishia Wilson Comedy Night

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $30.50 to $42.50 — Enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter with the sensational Tenishia Wilson and her relatable humor.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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