Good morning, Birmingham.

Bahama Wings Express has opened a new BBQ and wings restaurant across from Princeton Baptist Medical Center in West End.

It serves breakfast to dinner and offers fish and burgers — with a drive-thru and patio at 748 Lomb Avenue Monday to Saturday, with Sunday closed.

Sebastian Kole, known as Pynk Beard, impressed judges on AGT with his original country song 'Mine, Lord Willing' during his Season 21 audition and advanced to the live shows set to start Aug.

18 - Simon Cowell praised his energy and predicted a hit.

Birmingham author Charles Gaines—known for writing 'Pumping Iron' that boosted Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career—died July 21 at age 84.

He left a rich legacy through his novels, documentaries and local cultural work.

Birmingham Zoo opens a new axolotl habitat today at 9 a.m. following Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony; the exhibit features unusual amphibians noted for their limb regeneration — funded by Ann Katholi’s donation to boost conservation.

After earning his GED in 2012 via Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office IGNITE program, Birmingham native Darius Haney now owns a lawn care business + shares his turnaround story to help others as the program expands its educational support in local jails.

At UAB, nearly 1 in 6 nursing students are men—a rise spurred by job security in high-demand hospital roles.

Students like Ethan Stinson and Hatim Nasser are set to begin careers in areas such as psychiatric care and transplant intensive care.

Village Creek in Birmingham will receive $2.6M for floodplain restoration after Senator Katie Britt secured funding with support from Mayor Randall Woodfin and the City Council—an effort aimed at reducing flood damage in the watershed; Vox also recognized Alabama as an epicenter of endangered species.

Alabama Wildlife Center in Pelham admitted over 1,000 injured birds so far and now seeks volunteers, donations, and supplies (including cleaning products, paper towels, and cardboard) to help care for up to 2,000 birds before baby bird season ends in October.

UAB St. Vincent’s cardiologist Munish Goyal outlines six heart warning signs (chest pain, shortness of breath, common risk factors, family history, previous stroke or arterial issues, and sudden intense exercise after 50) that mean locals should consult a heart specialist.

He urges early preventive care.

At SEC Media Days today in Tampa, Nick Kelly gathered insights from experts on Alabama football's season plans — they noted that improvements to the offensive line and run game could influence the quarterback battle.

Captain Kudzu with Knelt

8-11 p.m. — Saturn — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Captain Kudzu and Knelt at a popular local venue.

T.K. Kirkland Live Comedy Show

Jul 24-25 — Stardome Comedy Club — Tickets start at $90 — Experience an unforgettable night of laughter with the legendary comedian T.K. Kirkland.

TK Kirkland Comedy Show

Evening — Stardome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with the well-respected comedian, TK Kirkland.

Coheed and Cambria Concert

6-8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — General admission — Experience an electrifying performance from Coheed and Cambria in a vibrant setting.

Magic Mondays

6-9 p.m. — Birmingham District Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in weekly board game nights with friends while enjoying refreshing brews.

Jennifer Lyn and The Groove Revival

7 p.m. — Workplay Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music with Jennifer Lyn and The Groove Revival at the iconic Workplay Theatre.

Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival: Electric Eden

7-8:30 p.m. — WORKPLAY — Ticket information available — Experience a high-impact concert blending blues-rock originals and classics in a shared, electric atmosphere.

Grease - The Musical

7-8 p.m. — Virginia Samford Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the classic musical filled with 1950s nostalgia and iconic songs like 'Summer Nights' and 'Greased Lightnin'.

Deep South Duals Wrestling Tournament

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Cost info not provided — Watch top youth and high school wrestlers compete in intense dual-style matches.

Birmingham Legion FC vs. Rhode Island FC

7-8:30 p.m. — Protective Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Witness an exciting match featuring Birmingham Legion FC, a local team passionate about soccer.