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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham Police Department initiates its largest recruitment class since 2019 with 29 recruits, highlighting enhanced efforts and incentives like a $10,000 sign-on bonus. 6 WBRC News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 80-year-old man from Clanton died following a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 65 in Birmingham, with police currently investigating. ABC 33/40
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roddregus Williams-Johnson faces capital murder and attempted murder charges following a dispute on Clubhouse app leading to a fatal shooting in Birmingham, claiming self-defense. AL.com
- ➤ Birmingham Police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect accused of assaulting a store clerk and stealing merchandise during a robbery at the Center Street Food & Gas. WVTM 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jim Gaffigan will perform in Birmingham at the BJCC Concert Hall on February 19, 2025, as part of his 2025 Everything is Wonderful Tour, with tickets available from November 22. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Matt Rife will perform his 'Stay Golden Tour' in Birmingham at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater on June 22, 2025, with tickets available from November 22. ABC 33/40
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wind Creek Hospitality is set to acquire Birmingham Race Course Casino, aiming to enhance gaming and entertainment while maintaining horse racing, with potential economic benefits for the city. CBS 42
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens membership offers perks such as discounts at local garden shops, access to over 360 botanical gardens in North America, exclusive events and classes, a free subscription to the garden's newsletter and magazine, and special member-only gifts. Bham Now
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