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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Birmingham Humane Society has issued an Emergency Pet Pantry Alert as it runs low on dog and cat food and asks donors to help pet owners facing tough times — donations can be dropped off at its Adoption center. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ On Wednesday, Birmingham programs awarded over $70,000 to more than 40 teens and adults through an initiative that offers violence prevention and business training, including Candance Kemp of Anitra’s Light Foundation whose daughter was killed in a mass shooting. The event at Miles College—attended by local leaders such as Mayor Randall Woodfin—helped participants earn scholarships and build skills to start new businesses. The Birmingham Times
- ➤ Birmingham Public Library will host two events exploring local greenspaces history—one event on Saturday, August 2 with Shanda Williams sharing park stories at the Arrington Auditorium, and another on August 16 featuring a panel that discusses Jefferson County parks including Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. CBS 42
- ➤ Blue ribbons on mailboxes, trees, and storefronts in Mountain Brook honor eight-year-old Sarah Marsh who died on July 4 during catastrophic flooding in Texas. Andy’s Creekside Nursery in Vestavia Hills is offering free blue mailbox bows—bringing the community together as they remember Sarah. Bham Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham music fans can enjoy 62 local live shows this August, from today's Dead For Love set at Elysian Gardens to acts at venues like The Nick, Saturn, and TrimTab Brewing. Tickets range from free to a modest fee & events are set throughout the month to deliver fresh summer vibes. Bham Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham City Schools will offer a $500 incentive to two families per school—if students register and attend on Aug. 7—to reduce chronic absenteeism, following a marked drop in absence rates from 29% to below 14% in recent years. WVTM 13
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ An online guide has highlighted 24 top barbecue joints in Birmingham—each listing popular dishes, addresses, and hours to help locals choose their next spot for summer dining. Bham Now
SHOP NEWS
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Riley Green Concert
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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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