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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Woody's Food and Bar opened its doors today in Mountain Brook Village, offering tasty bar fare and cold drinks in a revamped space meant for community gatherings — the venue will soon host trivia nights and live entertainment. Bham Now
- ➤ Birmingham is hosting Small Business Week, where entrepreneurs access resources, funding & networking. Monday’s Grounds for Conversation united business owners with the Birmingham Business Alliance; an Open House is scheduled for tonight and a luncheon with speakers Kim Walsh Phillips & Justin Guarini is set for Thursday. WVTM 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jelly Roll, a three-time Grammy winner from Nashville, has added a Birmingham show to his tour at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater on Sunday, May 31. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. via Citi presale, with artist presale on Wednesday and general sale on Thursday. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Local KultureCity, a nonprofit that promotes sensory inclusion, was named one of TIME's 100 most influential companies after opening its 1,000th sensory room at the Civil Rights Institute. It bought Powell Steam Plant (future site of its National Accessibility Park) next to Railroad Park, set to open in 2028. Bham Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Wall Street Journal named Birmingham the best place for recent graduates to find jobs, praising its low cost of living, competitive wages, and many growth opportunities. Samford alumnus Carey Hereford will soon start a job with Ernst + Young in the city. WVTM 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Charter School Commission met Monday with its newest members to review five charter school applications and amendments, including an expansion plan for Magic City Acceptance Academy that would add floors to serve more students (currently 285 amid declining enrollment) and streamed the meeting on Zoom. 1819 News
- ➤ Trussville City Schools selected Transfinder’s routing products to let parents track buses in real time after Transfinder announced the update on May 4. The district, serving about 5,000 students in five schools in a northeastern suburb, made the switch to improve transportation management. ABC 33/40
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ John Kinney, a staff scientist at Black Warrior Riverkeeper, was named an Unsung Hero by the Alabama Public Service Training Initiative (APSTI) on Monday, May 4 for his 20 years of protecting the river basin (by turning water data into tangible actions). Bham Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FSIS expanded its salmonella alert on May 1 to include two Mama Cozzi's pizzas sold at Aldi, which may still be in freezers in Alabama and beyond (produced Feb. 17–26); consumers should not use these products and must return or dispose of them properly. WVTM 13
- ➤ The City of Birmingham and Nurture of Alabama will host the Fifth Annual Mental Health Day at Linn Park on Friday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the free event will offer keynote speeches, free screenings and wellness activities to help break mental health stigmas. ABC 33/40
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Crews began demolishing the former Macy’s store at Brookwood Village on Monday to make way for a mixed-use site with roughly 40,000 sqft of office and retail space. Additional work will convert the former Belk into a $124 million orthopedic clinic for Andrews Sports Medicine. AL.com
- ➤ BL Harbert received a $3 million permit to build a new 110,000 sqft, seven-story residence hall at Highlands College on a campus off U.S. 280. The facility will house 286 students and be completed by year-end, while similar high-value projects are launching statewide + supporting local growth. Bham Now
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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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Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K
8 a.m. — Railroad Park Foundation — Registration fees apply — Run for a cause and support brain cancer research during this family-friendly 5K event.
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Columbus Aviators vs Birmingham Stallions
12 – 3 p.m. — Protective Stadium — Purchase tickets for an exciting matchup as the Birmingham Stallions aim for another victory in their UFL season.
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Sun Ra Arkestra Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Saturn — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the cosmic jazz sounds of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra live.
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Hit Radio Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — General Admission — Enjoy a seated show featuring popular hits in a vibrant atmosphere.
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