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Birmingham
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Chick-fil-A restaurants will give away free chicken biscuits from August 25 through August 30 — guests can redeem one biscuit per account using the Chick-fil-A One app during breakfast hours. This promotion aims to reward loyal customers and brighten mornings throughout Birmingham. 6 WBRC News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal authorities in Arizona arrested 19-year-old Ignacio Miguel Tirado-Castillo for mailing 25 pounds of deadly Carfentanil to Alabama and he now faces federal charges in Alabama and Nebraska after a judge ordered him extradited—he is held without bond as a flight risk. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ Alabaster police identified three young vandals who vandalized council candidate Mike Myers’ home with eggs, nacho cheese, barbecue sauce, and feces days before the municipal election—Myers said the incident does not seem politically motivated. AL.com
- ➤ Early Friday, deputies responded to a shooting on the 4000 block of Pinson Valley Parkway near Center Point where a man was killed and a 34-year-old woman was injured and taken to a hospital—investigators are seeking public tips. WVTM 13
- ➤ On Aug 22 just after midnight, a man was shot and killed on Pinson Valley Parkway in Jefferson County while the coroner’s office said the victim was an unidentified Hispanic male and no suspects are in custody. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Lipscomb police arrested Alfred Colvin III, 32, of Bessemer on murder charges after he fatally shot his pregnant partner, Angelicca Newtown, 29, on Thursday at 7th Avenue—5th Street and he is held without bond at Lipscomb City Jail pending extradition to Jefferson County. CBS 42
- ➤ Homewood police arrested several protesters on Friday—when officers quickly moved in on 18th Street as traffic blocked—while the demonstrators marched toward city hall demanding full transparency in the shooting of Jabari Peoples. WVTM 13
- ➤ A mother is accused of killing her daughter during a preliminary hearing in court. 6 WBRC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Sidewalk Film Festival returned with college filmmakers showcasing their work, including University of Alabama senior Jada Ceasar who produced films on barrel racing and music therapy. The festival continues this weekend—films are screening at several local theaters and giving students real-world experience. WVTM 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hoover city officials are accepting emergency applications for absentee ballots for the municipal election on Aug. 26 to help voters in a qualified emergency. Applications were available on Friday, Aug. 22 and will also be accepted on Monday, Aug. 25 at Hoover City Hall—100 Municipal Lane—and residents can call 205-444-7557 for details. 6 WBRC News
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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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Ben Bankas Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $20 to $30 — Enjoy a night of laughs with one of the most popular comedians touring the USA in 2025.
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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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Alabama All-Star Alumni Night Comedy Show
6:30 – 8:00 PM — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 — A star-studded comedy night featuring Alabama's finest alumni performers.
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Wicked: A Musical in Birmingham
Various times — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticketed — Experience the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West in this magical Broadway phenomenon.
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Wicked
1:30-3:00 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Tickets required — Experience the untold story of the witches of Oz with a thrilling score.
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Gary Owen Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Main Room, Birmingham — $45 to $55 — Experience the humor of Gary Owen, one of America's most beloved comedians.
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