Good morning, Birmingham.

Alabama Power today launched three free online tools—Bill Explainer, Rate Advisor, and Energy Assistant—to help customers understand their energy bills and select cost-saving plans as summer heat increases energy use.

The tools ask customers a few questions to offer personalized rate and energy support recommendations.

Birmingham City Schools is launching its free Sensational Summer Learning program for all Pre-K to 12th grade students, offering camps in literacy, numeracy, college preparation, and the arts.

Programs will run Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. with meals and transportation provided, and the district hopes to serve 10,000 students this summer.

Work is underway today in Highland Park as crews start a drainage improvement project along 26th Street South from Red Mountain Expressway to Highland Avenue — the $5.9 million project is supported by city and federal funds and will continue through summer.

On May 31, 2024, doctors at UAB performed an emergency c-section to deliver quadruplets born at 23 weeks and 4 days, breaking the world record for the earliest surviving set of quadruplets.

The babies spent five months in intensive care and are now one-year-old while their family continues follow-up visits at UAB—proof of the hospital’s quality care in high-risk births.

On May 31st, 2024, UAB delivered the Bryant quadruplets who became Guinness World Record holders as the most premature survivors born at 23 weeks and 4 days.

Their family celebrated the babies' first birthday on May 31st, and a team of experts provided emergency care—helping the infants overcome critical challenges—and continues to monitor their growth.

Birmingham will host the 2025 World Police and Fire Games from June 27 to July 6 with more than 8,500 athletes competing in over 60 sports at 35 venues across the area—this international event will feature an opening ceremony at Legacy Arena on June 27, a Memorial Service at Athletes’ Village on June 29, and a closing ceremony at City Walk on July 6 to honor our community heroes.

King George Live Concert

7:30-11 p.m. — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of live music with King George at the BJCC.

2025 Sickle Cell Walk

8-11 a.m. — Railroad Park Foundation — Registration required — Community event raising awareness and support for those affected by sickle cell disease.

Gaitlin Roberson Live Comedy Show

6:30–8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $30.50 to $42.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising comedy star Gaitlin Roberson and his viral sketches.

An Evening with Heart

7:30-9 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Tickets available — Experience legendary rock band Heart performing their classic hits live.

Stop Light Observations Concert

5-7 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience a lively fusion of blues, pop, and indie rock from the dynamic band Stop Light Observations.

Jazz on 4th: Melvin Miller featuring Aria

5-6 p.m. — Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts — Ticket purchase required — Experience the captivating fusion of funky pop grooves and traditional jazz artistry in a live performance by Melvin M. Miller and Aria.

Sober Supper Club

12-9 p.m. — The Lumbar — Check event page for pricing — Celebrate alcohol-free dining with curated cocktails and meals.

Commercial Turf Management Workshop

9 AM – 2 PM — West Homewood Athletic Center — Contact for cost — Enhance your turf management skills with expert-led IPM strategies for Alabama.

Comic Mischief

9 PM — The Nick — $8.72 — Enjoy a night of laughter with live performances at this exclusive 21+ venue.

2025 World Police & Fire Games

June 27th - July 6th — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Check event schedule for costs — Celebrate the remarkable skills and spirit of first responders at this Olympic-style competition.