Good morning, Birmingham.

Birmingham City Council approved incentives up to $185,000 for the new Archbald & Woodrow’s BBQ restaurant that will open Friday, May 2, in the former Rib-It-Up location at 830 First Ave. North.

The owner said an $80,000 renovation and hiring 20 workers will bring a dining room with seating for 60, walk-up orders, and a drive-through while generating about $1.5 million in annual sales tax revenue, with a ribbon cutting set for Monday, May 5 at 3 p.m.

Birmingham Business Alliance announced a series of free events for Small Business Week from May 4 to May 10 to help local small business owners expand their networks.

The schedule includes a coffee meet on May 5 at House Eleven, a business session on May 6, a workshop on May 7 and a luncheon on May 8 at The Club — each event offering hands-on advice for growth.

Today in Birmingham, several suspects pleaded not guilty in court to serious murder charges including capital murder and charges linked to a killing for hire as tight security was in place—prosecutors said the first case will be tried soon.

Fourteen men, including three tied to a suspected mass killer, are accused in a 59-count federal indictment unsealed yesterday for a drug trafficking operation that ran from January 2021 to March 2025 and involved methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, heroin and marijuana—federal agents seized at least nine guns, over $54,000 in cash and more than $100,000 in luxury goods.

Renowned Birmingham tailor Robert Hill of Robert Hill Custom Tailors was featured in Vogue where he discussed his deep commitment to preserving the lost art of tailoring.

He serves high profile clients like Gene Stallings, Paul Finebaum and former Mayor Richard Arrington — and he continues to work from his shop on 32nd Street South with detailed care.

A new 13,000-square-foot Education and Visitors Center is under construction next to Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church to honor Civil Rights history and offer space for school tours, meetings and exhibits.

The center is backed by local donors such as the Lilly Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation and a $200,000 allocation from Birmingham City Council — and is designed by CCR Architecture & Interiors to support community events and public programming.

Today, Birmingham City Council held a press conference to oppose Senate Bill 330, which passed in Montgomery's upper chamber and is now in the Alabama House — the bill would cut the six Birmingham appointments on the water board and end public input on water issues.

Council members said the change would weaken local oversight by limiting elected officials' ability to address water concerns.

Houndmouth Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — $32 — Experience the live sounds of Houndmouth at a local favorite venue in Birmingham.

Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Barber Motorsports Park — Race entry fee includes General Admission — Experience the thrill of racing at the Indy 5K and enjoy post-race festivities.

Healing from Within: Gut Health and Adrenal Function

8 a.m-2 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham SE/Liberty Park — Registration by April 3 — Explore the impactful link between gut health and adrenal function with Dr. Bart Precourt.

Sesame Street Live: Say Hello

2-3:30 p.m. — Birmingham Children's Theatre — Family event — Sing, dance, and play with Elmo and friends in a fun game of hide & seek.

Mason Via Live Performance

6:30-8 p.m. — The Upstairs at Avondale — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of live music from Mason Via in a cozy Birmingham venue.

Funny Lane Comedy Tour

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $— Enjoy a night of laughter with three high school friends turned comedians showcasing their hilarious stories.

Willow Avalon Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Saturn — Prices vary — Experience the enchanting blend of country and Americana sounds from Willow Avalon as she showcases her musical journey.

Steel Magnolias

2:30 p.m. — Birmingham Festival Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the enduring story of friendship and resilience among Southern women.

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Pickup

12-2:45 p.m. — Birmingham CrossPlex — Free entry — Dust off those knee pads and enjoy a fun, energetic game of volleyball.

MAY Pottery Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkside on Fifth — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with pottery-making while enjoying good food and drinks.

New Listing in Avondale!!

Make a right at Avondale Brewery and follow for 1/4 of a mile and house will be on right.