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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 1,400 people attended the three-day SlossTech 2025 tech conference downtown where record increases in attendees, ticket revenue, and sponsors were reported, featuring 95 speakers and a startup pitch competition awarding $75,000—marking the event as its most successful year since its founding in 2016. Bham Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night a contracted Alabama DHR worker left a 3-year-old boy alone in a hot car on Pine Tree Drive—he was unattended from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and suffocated, and she now faces charges that could bring up to 20 years if convicted. WVTM 13
- ➤ Jefferson County reports a dramatic drop in homicides with Birmingham’s rate halved compared to mid-2024—showing a turnaround after a record-setting year—and areas outside the city returning to pre-pandemic levels while some crimes in Birmingham remain elevated. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WBRC 6 News is sponsoring the 22nd Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival on Saturday, August 23 in the Historic 4th Avenue Business District—this free event will feature live performances from Birmingham Heritage Band, Dee Lucas, The Hoover Band, Darryl Evan Jones, Yarbeough & Company, and Eric Essix, with Jeh Jeh Pruitt and Sarah Verser hosting. The festival will run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Birmingham’s poet laureate Salaam Green received the prestigious Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship (with a $50,000 award) to support her Lyrics for Life Birmingham project (a 10-week poetry and hip-hop workshop series at the Jefferson Youth Detention Center) for incarcerated teens. AL.com
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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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Lee Bains Album Release Show
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Nick — Membership required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Lee Bains + The Glory Fires as they celebrate their new album release with a night of dynamic Southern rock.
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Mojohand Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nick — $7 annual membership — Experience the Americana-rock vibes of Mojohand as they bring their energetic tunes to Birmingham.
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Zoom Basics Workshop
2:30-4 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn essential Zoom functions from setting up an account to hosting meetings.
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Law and Business Networking - Elevating Your Potential
6-8 p.m. — Mayawell Bar — Free entry — Network with industry professionals in acting, production, and various business sectors to elevate your career.
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