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Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The article highlights 77 non-profits in Birmingham where individuals can contribute this holiday season, focusing on various causes including education, arts, special needs, health services, and the environment. Bham Now
- ➤ Despite Birmingham's overall population decline, new U.S. Census data reveal growth in several of its neighborhoods. AL.com
- ➤ Birmingham Fire and Rescue is investigating three closely located fires in the East Lake and Smith Field areas, leaving homes destroyed but no injuries reported. ABC 33/40
- ➤ A new mural by Roscoe Hall, celebrating community and agriculture, was unveiled at Jones Valley Teaching Farm in Birmingham, accompanied by a $250,000 city council grant to expand their educational program. Bham Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vacant two-story house on 79th Street in Birmingham was fully engulfed in flames, causing minimal damage to a neighboring structure, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation. ABC 33/40
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Judge revokes probation for Damien McDaniel, leading to a 15-year sentence after being accused of 11 murders in Birmingham. WVTM 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Historic House in Birmingham, AL, will host a Christmas brunch on Dec. 14, 2024, to celebrate Black history and unveil new initiatives for 2025. The Birmingham Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sanders Capital Partners acquired Mutual Savings Credit Union's leased properties in Alabama for $9.3 million, ensuring continuous operation for the credit union. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham City Schools partners with Wenonah High School and Lawson State Community College to launch BCS Early College Wenonah, offering students the chance to earn an associate's degree alongside their high school diploma beginning the 2025-2026 school year. CBS 42
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe commits to playing in the upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan, with the team focused on finishing the season strongly and no players expected to opt-out. 6 WBRC News
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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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White Christmas Sing-A-Long Event
Enjoy a festive screening of the classic film White Christmas with on-screen lyrics for audience sing-alongs at the Alabama Theatre.
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Alabama Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Alabama Ballet will perform George Balanchine's renowned version of The Nutcracker at the BJCC Concert Hall, showcasing a beloved holiday classic.
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