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Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Birmingham Police Department initiates a part-time program for officers from various departments to staff city events, aiming to reduce workload on local police and boost safety. 6 WBRC News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An early morning fire extensively damaged a former business building in Birmingham, with no injuries reported. WVTM 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One individual was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot and arriving at a Birmingham fire station for help; police are investigating. ABC 33/40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham received a $2.5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to build a visitor and education center, enhancing its role in the Civil Rights Movement's legacy, with an additional $200,000 potentially coming from the city council. WVTM 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nakia Coleman applies her online master's degree to innovate in her role at UAB Birmingham Promise, supporting and mentoring students. University of Alabama at Birmingham
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain on Tuesday morning led to flooding in parts of Birmingham, Alabama. ABC 33/40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Randall Woodfin addresses concerns over a video depicting individuals with guns on 3rd Avenue North, discussing legal challenges and public safety efforts with Birmingham police. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Alabama's parole board frequently denies parole to prisoners on work release, despite them being deemed safe to work in public, leading to lawsuits claiming labor exploitation. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Several Jefferson County restaurants, including Bright Star and Slutty Vegan, received food service scores of 95 and above in November. Bham Now
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vanderbilt Commodores and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are set to compete in the Birmingham Bowl on December 27, showcasing a promising matchup between the two teams. Yellowhammer News
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Christmas in Dixie: Country Western and Swing Dance Competition
Christmas in Dixie is an annual competition showcasing Country Western and Swing dancing, recognized by the United Country Western Dance Council.
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Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series: White Christmas
Experience the classic holiday film 'White Christmas' during the Alabama Theatre's Holiday Film Series, showcasing timeless holiday favorites from December 13 to 22.
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Birmingham Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market
The Birmingham Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market features a diverse range of local vendors showcasing handmade crafts, food, drinks, and unique items at the Riverchase Galleria.
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Alabama Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Alabama Ballet, one of the few companies licensed to perform George Balanchine's version of The Nutcracker, will showcase this classic ballet at the BJCC Concert Hall.
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Screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
This event features a screening of the holiday classic 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' as part of the Alabama Theatre's Holiday Film Series.
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Home Alone Live Concert Experience
Experience the holiday classic Home Alone transformed into a live concert with an orchestra, featuring a movie screening on a big screen.
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Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites Featuring Prince and Childish Gambino
Experience a live, multi-sensory musical event featuring Neo-Soul classics by artists like Prince and Childish Gambino, performed by Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
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Holiday Film Series: Cartoon Matinee Triple Feature
The Alabama Theatre will host a Holiday Film Series featuring a triple cartoon matinee of classic films including 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Screening
The Alabama Theatre will host a screening of the holiday classic 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' as part of its Holiday Film Series featuring classic Christmas cartoons.
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A Christmas Story Musical
A musical adaptation of the classic 1983 movie, featuring the story of Ralphie Parker and his quest for a Christmas gift.
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