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Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. 'Hamilton' Coming to Birmingham This September (abc3340.com) ā Broadway hit "Hamilton" is coming to Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall September 22ā27, 2026, for eight performances as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series. A full principal and ensemble cast has been announced, and tickets are on sale now through multiple outlets, with a limited $10 ticket lottery to be detailed closer to opening night.
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2. Downtown Birmingham apartment occupancy hits 84%, report shows (wbrc.com) ā Downtown Birmingham's apartment occupancy has climbed to 84%, reflecting hundreds of new units and stronger demand for city living. REV Birmingham says more residents are helping attract and sustain local businesses, especially during evenings and weekends, and could eventually spur additional development if occupancy rises closer to 95%.
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3. The 99: How a historic Birmingham fire station became a community library (wvtm13.com) ā Birmingham's Inglenook Branch Library, once Fire Station No. 23, has become a modern neighborhood hub offering free WiāFi, computers, printing, and help with job applications and resumes. After community advocacy, the branch now opens five days a week, blending nearly 100 years of history with expanded technology and services for local families and kids.
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4. 21 years later, Tuscaloosa mom Sherry Milton remains missing after Birmingham night out (abc3340.com) ā A long-unsolved missing-person case still haunts families with ties to Birmingham, as loved ones seek answers 21 years after Tuscaloosa mom Sherry Milton vanished following a night out here. Her yellow Mustang was later found in Midfield, and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is still offering a $10,000 reward for tips that could finally explain what happened.
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5. Birmingham residents with ties to Nepal grapple with deadly flooding, mudslides (wvtm13.com) ā Birmingham residents with roots in Nepal are anxiously following deadly flooding and mudslides there, struggling with grief and helplessness from thousands of miles away. A local business owner and UAB Nepalese students describe constantly checking news and social media as they worry about family and friends in the devastated border region.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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