Good morning, Birmingham.

Birmingham authorities are keeping an evacuation order in place along 23rd Street South between First and Fifth avenues after unsafe air readings were detected in storm drains, with crews venting the area to reduce hazards from a suspected unregistered underground tank (update scheduled after a noon briefing).

SAW's BBQ is planning a new restaurant at Valley Post along the U.S. 280 corridor.

It will be located at 1004 Dunnavant Valley Road and is set to bring Carolina-style barbecue and Southern hospitality to a fast-growing dining area, with an opening date to be announced.

Hoover’s Hunter Street Baptist Church will welcome Rev.

Chandler Snyder as its new pastor on Aug. 16 after nearly 40 years with Buddy Gray, who retired on June 21. Snyder, with a background in missions and academia, is set to lead the 4,500-member congregation.

Terrific New Theatre in downtown Birmingham is starting its 40th season with All Nighter, a new play about college life that runs through Sunday, Aug.

9. The community theatre keeps shows accessible with pay-what-you-can tickets and features an all-female cast.

Fans braved high temperatures Tuesday at Protective Stadium to see Usher and Chris Brown live; the venue allowed guests to bring water bottles (32 oz or less) and offered refill stations to help everyone stay hydrated.

The tour continues Wednesday.

Irondale officials are weighing forming their own school system after a feasibility study showed a strong tax base but left cost and legal questions — a volunteer board will be appointed to explore the option, with a vote expected by Sept.

1 and a decision by March 2027.

City officials approved agreements on Tuesday for Birmingham Oasis, a dedicated daytime respite center for people experiencing homelessness at 600 3rd Avenue North, which will open in late September to offer housing navigation, health referrals, meals, and more (including a dog park for guests with pets).

Between July 17 and 23, 165 homes sold in Jefferson County at an average price of $388,545.

The report lists 25 expensive properties including one in Mountain Brook that sold for $2,300,000 (the highest sale), showing local real estate trends.

The FISE World Series is coming to City Walk BHAM in downtown Birmingham from Aug.

7-9, 2026 (the only U.S. stop on its global tour), where BMX freestyle, skateboarding, 3×3 basketball, live music, food trucks, and interactive activities will energize the festival. Visitors can expect a thrilling display of international action sports and urban culture.

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.

Damnit Doll Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — WORKPLAY — $20.78 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Damnit Doll and The Alabama Heathens.