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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham’s new “Home for All” micro-shelter village opened at Faith Chapel Care Center when longtime unsheltered resident Michael Tolliver became its first occupant. The $2.4 million project partners the city and Faith Chapel Care Center to offer housing & support services that help residents move to permanent homes. The Birmingham Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Farmhouse at The Silos of Trussville opens Wednesday, April 8 at 7905 Roper Road. Owner Ryan Zargo brings scratch-made meals and a unique blended burger to the former Trussville Country Club now serving as The Silos Golf Club + visitors can order food while golfing. Bham Now
- ➤ Goodwill is launching its new store in Irondale today. The opening will let residents explore the location & learn about its services. 6 WBRC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pizitz Food Hall will launch a live concert series in its courtyard this spring. The series runs 2 to 4 p.m. on select Saturdays from April 11 through May 2 + local artists will perform alongside film screenings, free yoga classes, and diverse food offerings. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAB hosts the Community Engaged Scholarship Showcase themed Scholarship with a Purpose on Wednesday, Apr. 8 from 8:30 a.m. - noon at Lister Hill Library. The event welcomes faculty, staff, students and the public and requires registration; parking is available for non-UAB visitors at the 14th Street Public Parking Deck. University of Alabama at Birmingham
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Katherine Robertson, chief counsel to the Attorney General and candidate, said Alabama should end roughly 40 school desegregation orders (mandates that certify teacher and student racial diversity) to reduce legal burdens and allow schools more flexibility. Yellowhammer News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAB’s School of Nursing launched a nurse-led Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic that now offers prenatal, pediatric and behavioral health services across 17 rural counties. The RV-based clinic — which began serving seven counties last August — is set to expand and train nursing students in providing ongoing care. University of Alabama at Birmingham
- ➤ NIOSH will offer free black lung screenings to coal miners using a mobile unit at stops in Sumiton, Bessemer, Berry, Brookwood, Adger and Tuscaloosa from Apr. 9 to Apr. 14. Screenings last about 30 minutes and include chest x-rays, blood pressure and breathing tests, and questionnaires (appointments recommended). 6 WBRC News
- ➤ UAB’s Department of Family and Community Medicine climbed to No. 13 nationally in NIH funding in the new Blue Ridge Rankings, reflecting a four-year surge in research growth. The milestone has helped enhance local primary care innovation & community reach & improved patient services across the state. University of Alabama at Birmingham
- ➤ The Addiction Prevention Coalition is hosting its final 10th annual End Addiction BHAM Walk at City Walk BHAM Amphitheater (9th Avenue and 21st Street, Birmingham) on Saturday, April 25. Walkers check in at 10 a.m. and the program begins at 11 a.m. to raise awareness and celebrate recovery. Bham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham celebrated the opening of the nation’s first FIFA Arena — a facility built by FIFA, US Soccer, Birmingham Legion FC, and KultureCity to boost local youth soccer and community wellbeing — with a ribbon-cutting and youth match attended by Mayor Randall Woodfin and player Chris Richards. The Birmingham Times
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Pajama Party Featuring A Goofy Movie
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema — Light breakfast options available — Cozy up in PJs and enjoy a classic family film.
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Jelani Rose Live Performance
7-11:30 p.m. — True Story Brewing Company — Free entry — Dance to moody darkwave tunes and atmospheric melodies in a unique brewery setting.
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Mariah the Scientist Live
6-8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Starting at $201 — Catch Mariah the Scientist for an unforgettable live performance in Birmingham.
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Ole 60 Live at Avondale Brewing
6-8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets start at $56 — Don’t miss the unforgettable live experience of Ole 60 in Birmingham.
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A Novel Tasting 2026: Benefit for Birmingham Public Library
6-8:30 p.m. — Birmingham Public Library Central Branch — Ticketed — Enjoy live music, a silent auction, and BPL’s signature tasting of wines, beers, and spirits.
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J.B. Smoove Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Stardome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique comedy of Emmy Award-winning J.B. Smoove, known for his role on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.
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The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short
7:30-10:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of comedy and music featuring two iconic entertainers.
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Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning
12-6:30 p.m. — Sheraton Birmingham Hotel — $350 — Explore best practices in talent retention and workforce development from Alabama's top employers and educators.
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Our Town
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia Samford Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a timeless tale of small-town life in this acclaimed production.
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Our Town
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Virginia Samford Theatre — Various prices — Experience the classic play 'Our Town' in a charming Birmingham venue.
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