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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Little Hands Serving Hearts held its 8th Operation Fill-a-Backpack event in Birmingham where over 200 students received free backpacks with school supplies and NBA player Trendon Watford signed autographs & shared encouraging words for the new school year. ABC 33/40
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-year-old child from Bessemer died in a hot car on the 1500 block of Pine Tree Drive in Birmingham earlier this week after being left alone for over five hours while in DHR custody (the incident occurred during a supervised visit), and police are investigating. Yellowhammer News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham police said a 28 year old man Cameron Keyshawn Jackson faces a capital murder charge after he shot Devin Wayne Hughes near a residence in Ensley early Wednesday morning—he is held at Jefferson County Jail with no bond under a 48 hour felony extension. CBS 42
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 26th, the Tuxedo Function in the Junction celebrated 40 years of jazz music at Erskine Hawkins Park with over 2,000 attendees enjoying live performances, food, and local culture. Magnolia Cook, who helped launch the event as neighborhood president, said the celebration deepened community bonds — a tradition cherished in Birmingham. WVTM 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will run a safety checkpoint in the Alabaster area on Sunday night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Drivers must show their license and vehicle insurance at the intersection of Kent Dairy Road and County Road 17—police aim to curb risky driving behaviors. CBS 42
- ➤ ALDOT will continue planned lane closures on Highway 280 eastbound and westbound today at 7 p.m. for widening work between milepost 1.39 and milepost 4.51 and will reopen the lanes at 6 a.m. Monday — these closures will remain each evening until Friday. CBS 42
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comedy Night with Don D.C. Curry
7-8:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr — $24.50 to $30.50 — Experience the humor of Don 'DC' Curry, known for his unforgettable roles and comedy performances.
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