Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Local nonprofits celebrate Black Philanthropy Month by awarding scholarships and supporting young leaders in Birmingham.
The Birmingham Change Fund and The Brilliant Black Girl Collective are using collective giving — a community-wide effort — to boost education and career opportunities.
The inclusive Omnium Circus will perform at the 10th Journey of Hope fundraiser on Saturday, Aug.
15 at the UAB Alys Stephens Center & benefits United Ability. Doors open at 5 p.m., with tickets at $100 for adults and $35 for children 7 to 12 and free admission for children under 6.
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awarded a record $93.5K to 12 local nonprofits to improve animal care and support in our area.
Hand in Paw, Inc. is set to recruit 30 therapy volunteers to provide animal-assisted therapy at schools and hospitals.
🎭 Culture
Birmingham’s 28th Sidewalk Film Festival will run from Aug.
24-30 in the Historic Theatre District. The festival will screen over 200 films, host filmmaker Q&As and panels, and offer ticket options from single screenings to VIP passes + provide a hub for movie lovers.
🎓 Education
Birmingham City Schools are launching the free Stopfinder app — a tool that provides live bus tracking — as students prepare to return to class on August 10.
District officials urge parents to complete registration; over 11,000 students have already been registered.
Birmingham City Council approved a $45 million education package on Tuesday, Aug.
4 to build a $40 million Future Ready Career and Innovation Center at the former Arthur School site (it also funds school renovations and an economic education center). The property tax funds will support the changes, with the career center opening in fall.
🌲 Environment
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson expanded by 328 acres (through the Forever Wild Land Trust) and now protects over 1,000 acres of habitat.
Community members celebrated the addition on Wednesday, and leaders plan to expand hiking trails for outdoor recreation.
🏥 Health
Christ Health Center and The Salvation Army broke ground on a new healthcare facility — the Slossfield Annex — at the Salvation Army's Slossfield campus on 25th Ave N to improve access to affordable, quality care for North Birmingham residents.
Construction is expected to finish in Feb. 2027.
UAB’s O’Neal Cancer Center has received a $5 million pledge from NHS Management pending board approval to establish the Estes Family Clinical Trials Program.
The donation will boost clinical research, fund office renovations, and expand access to innovative treatments.
🏈 Sports
FISE Birmingham 2026 is set for August 7-9 at City Walk downtown, featuring BMX, skateboarding, and 3-on-3 basketball competitions.
The event will bring international athletes, live music, food trucks, and open skate sessions to boost local energy and pride.
Pickleball for a Purpose 2026 tournament will take place Sunday, Aug.
23 at The Picklr Birmingham in Vestavia Hills, with pre-tournament contests at 11 a.m. and four divisions starting at 12 p.m.; supporters will help raise funds for community grants + scholarships.
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