Good morning, Birmingham.

Brasfield & Gorrie expanded its headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview District with a new three-story 28,500 sq.ft. building at 3021 7th Ave. S. that created 64 new jobs and demonstrated the company’s commitment to the community since its founding in 1964.

Authorities released new details on a large drug case—officials say more charges are expected as the investigation continues.

A 17-year-old was charged with capital murder for the Feb 1 shooting death of Ronald Martez Bennett Jr., an 18-year-old student who was struck by more than two dozen shots while driving on the 600 block of Eighth Terrace West at about 12:21 a.m.; police said he is now in juvenile detention & held on an unrelated charge.

Caleb 'Twizz' Heath, the 18-year-old drummer from Hewitt-Trussville High, played with top jazz musicians at Carver Theatre in downtown Birmingham during a late February jam session presented by the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz - his strong performance on 'Billie's Bounce' and 'Four' showed his promise as he prepares to study jazz performance at Jacksonville State University.

The city and state will officially declare May 22 as Sun Ra Day in honor of Birmingham native jazz icon Sun Ra, marking his birthday.

The Sun Ra Day Festival will run May 21—25 and has raised $31,000 from community donations to fund events featuring performances, film showings, and educational panels.

Today through May 18, Birmingham will host 18 weekend events ranging from the Regions Tradition golf tournament—featuring top players and a $2.6 million purse for local charities—to family festivals like Pelham Palooza and the Birmingham Folk Fest with free admission options.

Organizers have planned live music, food trucks and local vendors to give residents a lively and diverse weekend of sports, arts and community fun.

In 2024, tourism in Greater Birmingham broke a 7-year record by drawing over 4 million overnight visitors, generating a record $2.57 billion in economic impact and supporting 51,887 jobs.

Officials credited big events like MLB at Rickwood Field + Food + Culture festival with boosting $302 million in tax revenue and setting the stage for continued growth.

Today, Birmingham officials announced a $15M road resurfacing project that will repair several key roads to improve traffic flow across the city—work is expected to begin soon.

Shelby County Jail will expand to add 44 new beds & improve mental health and medical care as part of a two-phase project with the first phase set to finish by July and inmate moves beginning as early as August.

The sheriff’s office is recruiting nine new jail deputies to prepare for the expanded facility.

A federal court awarded $417 million in a whistleblower case against Capstone Medical Resources, LLC and Dr. Sharon Waltz after allegations that the company billed Medicaid for counseling services never provided — whistleblowers Nancy D’Anna and Valerie Paige Zeiger will receive 25% of the award. The ruling emphasizes that misuse of taxpayer funds will be strictly penalized.

Brick Fan Expo - A LEGO Fan Event

10 AM - 5 PM — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Family-friendly entry — Explore amazing LEGO® creations, building zones, games, and character meets.

Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driving School

7 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Barber Motorsports Park — $125 — Equip your teen with essential defensive driving skills at a dedicated driving school.

Carver High School Graduation Ceremony

1-2 p.m. — Birmingham CrossPlex — Free entry — Celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 in a momentous graduation ceremony.

Sun Ra Day Fest Featuring The Sun Ra Arkestra

6:30 p.m. — The Nick — $48.86 — Celebrate the legacy of Sun Ra with an evening of vibrant music and performance.

Birmingham Stallions vs. Michigan Panthers

2-3:30 p.m. — Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL — Tickets available — Catch the Birmingham Stallions as they take on the Michigan Panthers in an action-packed game.

Marvin Hunter Stand-Up Comedy Show

5:15 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $15 — Experience the comedic talents of Marvin Hunter, a seasoned performer sharing the stage with comedy greats.

Interviewing Skills Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Goodwill Store, Donation Center, & Career Center — Free entry — Prepare to impress with invaluable interview tips and confidence-building strategies.

Rob Kazi Live

7-8:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the infectious humor and quick-witted storytelling of New Orleans comedic sensation Rob Kazi.

Sheryl Underwood Live

5:45 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $35 to $45 — Experience a night of laughter with one of today's brightest comedians and multi-talented businesswomen.

Kevn Kinney Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — The Upstairs at Avondale — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live music with renowned artist Kevn Kinney.