Good morning, Birmingham.

Yesterday, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Hollywood Feed hosted the Clear the Shelters event where many dogs and cats found their forever homes for a $10 adoption fee — the campaign continues through the end of the month as shelters lower fees to help more pets find homes.

A missing youth was found safe near Cahaba Park Church on Saturday night at 11:25 p.m.—rescue teams from Cahaba Valley Fire District and Vestavia Hills Fire Department located the youth after a search and reunited them with their family without need for medical care.

One person sustained life-threatening injuries in a shooting near Kappa Avenue/2nd Avenue S. in Birmingham Saturday night at 9:07 p.m.—authorities have not taken anyone into custody.

Argo Police Department is investigating a possible road rage shooting that occurred Saturday night on I-59 near the Shell gas station by Jack’s—no one was injured.

A driver was arrested in Calera after police responded to calls of a vehicle driving without headlights that hit a pole and a gas pump on Highway 31 — he refused field sobriety tests and now faces charges including DUI and eluding arrest.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin—facing eight challengers—will run for re-election on Tuesday, August 26 with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will also elect City Council and Board of Education members, and if no candidate earns over 50.1 percent of the vote, a runoff will be held on October 7.

Birmingham voters will cast ballots in City Council races on Tuesday, August 26, including a tight District 8 contest with nine candidates set to replace incumbent Carol Clarke and a District 3 race with two candidates to replace Valerie Abbott—any race that does not reach the 50.1 percent vote threshold will lead to a runoff on October 7.

On Friday morning, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office recognized 10 new deputies in Fultondale.

One of the new deputies, Xander Stewart, who follows his uncle’s footsteps, will begin his shift at Birmingham Jail on Saturday — a move aimed at strengthening family ties within the force.

During Friday night's high school football game in Sylacauga, referee Lew Murphy performed CPR twice on fellow official Joey Shellnut after he collapsed on the field, and WBRC is still working to get an update on his condition.

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.

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.

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.

Chrisette Michele Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Stardome Comedy Club — Tickets from $119 — Experience an evening of soulful music with Chrisette Michele.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wicked

2-5 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting tale of friendship and rivalry in the Land of Oz with stunning musical performances.