Good morning, Birmingham.

Birmingham Parks and Recreation has closed 8 of 13 city pools due to aging infrastructure, leaving five open—Maclin, McAlpine, Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr, and Roosevelt City—with $1 admission until Labor Day and free access on July 4.

Officials plan to repair more pools for future reopening.

The conservative Presbyterian Church in America, which began in Birmingham in 1973, voted against ordaining women as deacons at its General Assembly held from June 22 to 26 in Louisville (endorsing the 1987 Danvers Statement).

The annual Thunder on the Mountain fireworks show will take place on July 4th at Vulcan Park & Museum.

It will begin at 9 p.m. and last about 20 minutes, with WBRC 6 News airing it after Major League Baseball.

Birmingham officials approved tax incentives for a new data center on Jun.

26, 2026, aiming to boost local tech investment as the project moves forward. The proposal is expected to support economic growth once construction begins.

A man from Alabaster won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket bought at Keith’s Superstore #89 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

The anonymous winner will share his prize with his family.

Birmingham’s Coast Guard is accepting bids for support services—maintenance, trash collection, and pest control—at its new training campus on the former Birmingham-Southern site, with local vendors inspecting the work.

Bids are due in October and the contract will be awarded in March 2027.

An early list of candidates for the 2027 Birmingham Region Softball Player of the Year award has been released.

The top contenders (including those from Hewitt-Trussville, Oak Mountain and Vestavia Hills) come from larger schools and posted impressive stats after Corey Goguts won in 2026.

Hewitt-Trussville’s Corey Goguts earned Birmingham Region Player of the Year for her play while Shelby County’s Brooklyn Richardson received Breakthrough Player honors, and coach Taylor Burt led the Huskies to a 2-1 state championship win over Thompson at Choccolocco Park + the awards highlight the season’s top performers.

Birmingham Legion FC vs Detroit City FC

7-10 p.m. — Protective Stadium - Green Lot — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the thrill of the USL Championship match between Birmingham Legion and Detroit City.

Aries Spears Live

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Stardome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying comedy of Aries Spears at one of America's premier venues.

Magic Mondays Board Game Night

6-9 p.m. — Birmingham District Brewing Company — Free entry — Gather for weekly board game nights with your favorite games and refreshing brews.

Navigating Alabama's 2025 License Law Changes

1:30-4:30 p.m. — RealtySouth Training Center — Free entry — Learn about the upcoming changes in license law regarding agency, disclosure, and representation.

Country Dance Party

8-11 p.m. — Saturn — Ticketed — Celebrate the joy of country music with hits and two-stepping at a vibrant dance party.

Scott Ivey & The Filthy Frets with Rare Birds

— Time Range — The Nick — Membership card required ($7/year) — Experience country music fused with blue-eyed soul by a seasoned artist.

I Saw Them When Tour

4:00 p.m. — Seasick Records — Free entry — Experience live music in a vibrant Birmingham venue with a great local reputation.

Magic Mondays

6-9 p.m. — Birmingham District Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a casual night of board games and brews in a friendly atmosphere.

Sammy Obeid Live Comedy Show

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Room — Ticket package includes food & beverage credit — Experience the comedic genius of Sammy Obeid, known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row.

Watts Up with Energy

1:30-4:30 p.m. — RealtySouth Training Center — Free admission — Enhance your skills to help clients make informed home buying decisions.