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Birmingham
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scam text messages falsely claim you owe money for a traffic ticket and warn that your license and registration will be suspended if you do not act immediately. Carl Bates from the Better Business Bureau and local officials say government agencies do not send texts and urge residents not to click any links—these messages are designed to steal personal information. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Birmingham Police Department's Special Enforcement Division made 69 arrests—45 felony and 24 misdemeanor charges—during the week of August 11 to August 17 as it seized firearms, narcotics and cash to enhance public safety in the city. ABC 33/40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAB cut the ribbon on its new rehabilitation pavilion that has 134 beds, therapy gyms and private rooms to help patients heal from stroke, brain and spinal injuries. The facility has a special seizure unit and indoor and outdoor spaces—like a rooftop garden and simulated city streets—that let patients build strength and practice everyday activities. 6 WBRC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Athletes from Ramsay IB High School and A.H. Parker High School will tackle gun violence at the Third Annual Birmingham City Schools Stop the Violence Football Classic at Legion Field on August 21 at 7 p.m. They will use the game as a platform to share student views on youth violence—boosting community awareness. ABC 33/40
- ➤ ESPN's First Take will air live from Legion Field on October 24—covering the Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola that features Alabama A&M versus Alabama State. The broadcast is part of the show's largest HBCU fall tour and will shine a light on a major cultural event in our community. ABC 33/40
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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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Introduction to Excel 2016
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn to create spreadsheets and use essential Excel functions including formulas, charts, and graphs.
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Downright Music Event
6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Standing General Admission — Enjoy an evening with the Erin Mitchell Band in Birmingham's beloved brewery.
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Chris Munch Live
7-8:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — $30.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with actor and comedian Chris Munch and special guest Adam Bush.
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Rickey Smiley Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Stardome Comedy Club — $54-$377 — Experience a night of laughs with comedian Rickey Smiley at the iconic Stardome Comedy Club.
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Canva Graphics Workshop
2:30-4 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn to create stunning graphics for flyers and social media using Canva.
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Hack and Forth Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $13.50 — Enjoy a high-energy comedy show featuring quick sets and playful banter amongst comedians.
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Alabama State Hornets vs UAB Blazers Football Match
7:30-9 p.m. — Protective Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as Alabama State Hornets face off against UAB Blazers in a thrilling college football matchup.
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Chrisette Michele Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Stardome Comedy Club — Tickets from $119 — Experience an evening of soulful music with Chrisette Michele.
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Tim Jennings and Friends Comedy Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 — Experience the wit and humor of seasoned comedian Tim Jennings alongside friends from the comedy circuit.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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