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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Concerned parents and students in Tuscumbia have funded a digital billboard on State Route 13 reading 'Justice for August!' to call for answers after 15-year-old Deshler High School freshman August Borden was severely injured in an accidental fall on August 19—an anonymous donor known as H.T. Love paid for the sign as the district attorney continues interviewing witnesses. 1819 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham’s only EDM festival, Land of Infinity, will take place on October 17 at Sloss Furnaces and will feature 19 artists performing on three stages with bass, techno, club and Latin music. The Halloween-themed event will run from 8PM to 3AM—also offering local food trucks, vendors and a costume contest to enhance the experience. Bham Now
- ➤ Vulcan will get a new historical marker at a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.—the marker honors its 1976 addition to the National Register of Historic Places made possible by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The event is free to attend and visitors can explore Vulcan Park & Museum after the ceremony. ABC 33/40
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Jefferson County Second Chance Career Fair in Birmingham provided over 30 employers and 500 job seekers with a chance to re-enter the workforce—helping participants like Quincy Jones, who secured a job, take a step toward stability. WVTM 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham approved a new resolution that expands its role in opioid settlements by including more drug distribution companies to hold them responsible for the crisis. Council President Darrell O’Quinn said the expanded settlements will use funds to hire extra attorneys and support emergency services — putting more resources into opioid abatement. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Birmingham City Council approved a reallocation of federal funds today to expand the RESTORE program to serve at-risk youth as young as eleven instead of those aged sixteen to nineteen — a move aimed at preventing early steps toward criminal behavior. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Birmingham is accepting proposals from developers to design, finance, build and operate a hotel on the vacant Trinity Church site along Carraway Boulevard to add at least 100 rooms for downtown visitors—submissions are due by Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. to support local growth. The Birmingham Times
- ➤ The Birmingham Police Department is hosting a Physical Agility Screening today (at the Birmingham Police Academy from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) as part of its 'Journey to 100' recruitment initiative and requires candidates to wear athletic clothing and bring a valid driver's license. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Tuesday's runoff election in Birmingham saw voters choose new City Council and School Board members as Brian Gunn defeated incumbent J.T. Moore in District 4, Sonja Smith won District 8 over April Myers Williams, and LaTonya Tate beat John Hilliard, while Yamika Foy won her school board race by defeating BLM activist Eric Hall—new council members take office on October 28. 1819 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Children’s of Alabama was named among the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, earning a #1 ranking in the state and #4 in the Southeast. It also ranked highly in eight pediatric specialties—pediatric cardiology, neurology, cancer, nephrology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, diabetes, and pulmonology. Bham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Crimson Tide will host Tennessee next week at Bryant-Denny Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CST — the game is the team's second effort to avenge last season's loss and a test for head coach Kalen DeBoer. Yellowhammer News
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Alestorm: Fall 2025 Tour
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10 Years Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Saturn — Tickets starting at $74 — Experience an unforgettable night with 10 Years in Birmingham.
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American Aquarium Concert
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
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World Ballet Company: Cinderella
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The Band CAMINO Concert
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively performance by the popular local band in a vibrant brewery atmosphere.
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Steve McGrew Comedy Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $23.50 — Experience high-energy comedy from the hellbent southern gent, Steve 'Mudflap' McGrew.
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