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Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham is hosting 22 local events from May 1 to 3, featuring pro golf at Greystone Golf & Country Club, a 30th anniversary concert with Third Day at the BJCC, and a book fair at Rocky Heights Print & Binding. Attendees should check event organizers for rain-related changes (weather update). Bham Now
- ➤ The A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club is celebrating 60 years with a dinner on May 14 at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa featuring Super Bowl champion Jalen Hurts in a fireside chat. This event honors decades of service to Birmingham kids & community progress. The Birmingham Times
- ➤ Jefferson County Greenways + Glenwood have teamed up to support local parks by hosting volunteer gardening sessions at Ruffner Mountain, where adults learn native planting and sustainability techniques. The program, held every second and fourth Tuesday since September, boosts green spaces and community engagement. Bham Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ As of Wednesday, April 29, multiple restaurants owned by the Pihakis Restaurant Group have closed, including Tasty Town in Parkside (closed permanently on April 12) and Luca & Lucy at Valley Post (closed on April 27). Only a few remain open, such as Hero Diner in Homewood and select Rodney Scott’s BBQ and Little Donkey locations. Bham Now
- ➤ Wayback Burgers in Birmingham is adding chicken nuggets in 5-, 8-, and 12-piece portions and patriotic Summer Sips drinks, including a Red, White & Blue Shake, at its 1801 4th Avenue South location. The special menu, available through July, honors America’s birthday. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Community College System with the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils announced the Building Futures scholarship initiative that will award fifty $2,000 scholarships for aviation and construction studies. Applications open May 4 and are due by June 12 on the ACCS website. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ The UA president is asking the board for approval to start a new school focused on artificial intelligence. The proposal is currently under review to boost tech education for students. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Woodlawn High School valedictorian Nigel Boler earned more than $3.3 million in scholarship offers, part of $20 million for Birmingham City Schools top graduates, and he will attend Fordham University to study psychology; his success came from applying widely with guidance from teachers + counselors. 6 WBRC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A UAB pathology study finds that the protein Bmal1 is driving arterial calcification in diabetes, which could lead to new treatments. The study used diabetic models (mice and human tissues) and was featured in the April issue of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. University of Alabama at Birmingham
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAB’s men’s basketball team is set to revamp its roster for the upcoming season after only one scholarship player returned from last season. The school has already added six transfers and two high school signees, expanding its lineup to nine players. AL.com
- ➤ Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer signed a contract extension that makes him one of the top five highest-paid coaches and runs until January (90% buyout applies if fired without cause). He praised the deal ahead of the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am at Greystone Golf, saying it will boost recruiting. AL.com
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Alabama Symphony Orchestra Concert
11 AM — Homewood Public Library — Ticket required — Enjoy a captivating performance by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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Uncle LaZer Live Comedy Show
7:30 PM – 1:00 AM — Stardome Comedy Club — Two-item minimum — Experience a night of unapologetically hilarious storytelling from Uncle LaZer.
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Birmingham Vegan Fest Spring 2026
11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Cahaba Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate the local vegan scene with food trucks, vendors, and live DJ at Alabama's largest vegan fest.
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Kid Cudi Presents: The Rebel Ragers Tour
6:30-8 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — $1 donation per ticket to The Big Bro Foundation — Experience an uplifting performance by Kid Cudi while supporting youth empowerment.
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Yacht Rock Revue - Primetime
7-9:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — General admission — Enjoy a night of smooth yacht rock hits under the stars.
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5th Annual City of Birmingham Mental Health Day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Linn Park — Free entry — Engage with professionals and enjoy wellness activities while accessing valuable mental health resources.
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Dallas Renegades at Birmingham Stallions
7-8 p.m. — Protective Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Watch the Birmingham Stallions defend their championship title against the Dallas Renegades in an exciting UFL matchup.
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Alabama Ballet's Unbound: Serenade & Carmina Burana
2-5 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying performance of music and dance by Alabama Ballet and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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MotoAmerica Superbikes at Alabama
May 14-17 — Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum — Admission prices vary — Experience the thrill of superbike racing at one of the finest motorsports venues in the country.
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Alabama Symphony Orchestra Concert
7-10 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Ticket vouchers available — Enjoy a spectacular evening of symphonic music with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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