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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, July 27, community members gathered at Corner High School football stadium to honor 18-year-old Treylen Anderson Floyd of Warrior and 19-year-old Tristan Drake Cox of Dora—both 2025 graduates—killed in a car crash on July 20 near Mount Olive Road where six other passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a raffle was organized to assist their families. 6 WBRC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city of Birmingham collaborated with local artists & cultural stewards to unveil the Smithfield Public Art Walk on July 26 along Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd near A.H. Parker High School, honoring the neighborhood's legacy of African American resilience and history. The initiative, supported by a federal grant, will also help develop over 900 affordable housing units in the area, celebrating past achievements and a future of community growth. 6 WBRC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way's J. Mason Davis Leadership Society hosted its second annual Day of Mentoring at Girls, Inc on July 26, where local seventh, eighth and ninth graders attended workshops on financial management, business etiquette, career development + health and wellness. Adult volunteers led the sessions and students received free lunch and had a chance to win prizes. 6 WBRC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Optometrists urge parents to schedule early eye exams for kids, as young as 4 (or even younger if there is a family history of eye conditions) before school starts because missed vision problems can affect behavior or grades. Dr. Robert Melendez said new glasses can improve classroom performance and warned that too much screen time and less outdoor play may lead to more nearsightedness. WVTM 13
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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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