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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Caravan of Hope will pull into Birmingham on Friday, Mar. 6, bringing an uplifting community event that residents can look forward to. Details about stops and activities are expected to be shared soon. 6 WBRC News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DC Blox plans to expand its Birmingham data center with a new 30,000 sqft facility that will require 7.5 megawatts and bypass the city’s data center moratorium. Work will start once the company secures a customer and the project may add a dozen jobs. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Birmingham’s Royal Cup Coffee & Tea announced an agreement to acquire Farmer Brothers Coffee to boost its foodservice and retail operations + the all-cash deal at $1.29 per share is set to close in Q2 pending shareholder approval. Bham Now
- ➤ 205 Wings opened in Avondale this week at 4030 1st Ave. North (replacing a former Rally’s location) and offers a diverse menu with wings, chicken tenders, and more; the first 205 customers receive a 10% discount. Bham Now
- ➤ Vuori will open its first Alabama store on March 13 at The Summit as it moves into the former Frutta Bowls space at 225 Summit Boulevard + the popular athleisure brand is expected to attract local shoppers with its performance apparel. Bham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Bessemer Airport Authority announced it secured $4 million to renovate the airport's large-aircraft parking apron (900 Mitchell Field Rd) to support safer operations and future development. Bham Now
- ➤ Homeland Security purchased the old Birmingham-Southern campus on the west side and will turn it into a Coast Guard training center for 1,200 recruits & 400 staff, a move expected to add 1,000 jobs to the community. AL.com
- ➤ The Alabama House unanimously passed House Bill 487 on Feb. 26, directing $43 million from opioid settlement funds to treatment, recovery, mental health (and prevention and law enforcement) programs. The measure now moves to the Senate and would take effect June 1 if approved. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ Birmingham and the Jefferson County Commission planned a $1.9M project to widen and repave Edwards Lake Road to improve safety after residents raised concerns over dangerous cut-through traffic (the city will provide $550k and the county $1,375k for the 30-day work). AL.com
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Cottontail's Village Festival
10 AM - 7 PM — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Admission fees may apply — Celebrate spring with over 200 vendors offering gifts, crafts, and delicious food.
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Comedy Night with Tommy Davidson
9:30-11 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — Price varies — Experience a night of laughter with Tommy Davidson, renowned for his dynamic stand-up and acting talents.
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Bingo & Beats
2-10 p.m. — The Alcove Birmingham — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Bingo and RNB/Hip Hop tunes while competing for exciting prizes.
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Live
7-8:30 p.m. — WORKPLAY — Tickets starting at $50 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong in Birmingham.
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Moving Forward: Birmingham Parkinson's Conference 2026
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. — The Harbert Center — Free entry — Connect and learn at a supportive conference for the Parkinson's community in Birmingham.
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Birmingham St. Patrick's Day 2026 Bar Crawl
7:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. — Birmingham District Brewing Company — Tickets starting at $10 — Celebrate with friends at multiple venues and enjoy no cover at participating bars.
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St. Patrick's Day Crawfish Boil
12-5 p.m. — Birmingham District Brewing Company — Purchase required — Enjoy a festive crawfish boil with live Irish Stout pouring all day.
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Birmingham Squadron 2025-2026 Season
March 16-24 — Legacy Arena — Cost Not Specified — Experience top-tier basketball action with the Birmingham Squadron in a premier entertainment venue.
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Phil Wickham Live Concert
7 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Tickets from $33 — Experience an evening of uplifting music with Phil Wickham in Birmingham.
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Cash Langdon Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Saturn — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring the captivating sounds of Cash Langdon.
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