Good morning, Birmingham.

First Breeze Airways will soon offer nonstop flights from Birmingham to Raleigh — Durham, giving travelers a new way to fly between the cities.

Check schedules at Birmingham's airport for flight times.

Vulcan Park will host Thunder on the Mountain today at 9:02 p.m., featuring 2,500 fireworks in a 20-minute display following three days of careful setup and $75,000 in planning (the park closes at 3 p.m. to ensure safety).

Birmingham native Jazz McKenzie, a finalist on The Voice, will perform free in Huntsville today.

The event at Big Spring International Park (200 Church St. S.W.) kicks off with a parade at 5 p.m., her rendition of the national anthem at 6 p.m., followed by a closing set and fireworks.

Breeze Airways began nonstop service at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on July 3, connecting the city with Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh-Durham on Mondays and Fridays.

The airline offers one-way fares starting at $59 and expects to expand its routes in the future.

Middle schoolers attended the four-day Summer Nurse Camp at Children’s of Alabama, where the Birmingham Black Nurses Association (BBNA) taught CPR, EpiPen use and suturing, showing how nurses help in emergencies and inspiring future careers in medicine.

On Thursday, the Alabama Supreme Court upheld state law (HB8) that restricts vaping sales to products that are FDA-authorized or made in the US, rejecting claims that the law conflicted with federal rules.

The decision supports state measures to protect public health.

NFL kickoff returns surged after rule changes, with Alabama players among the top performers.

Former Homewood standout Ameer Abdullah (now with the Jaguars) and Birmingham’s David Palmer from Jackson-Olin are set to challenge records as averages continue to rise.

Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer is betting on retaining a roster of mostly underclassmen (eligible to return) to build a seasoned team for a deeper playoff push in 2027.

Local fans will watch his long-term recruiting strategy closely.

Zabien Brown has shown his clutch gene with game-changing interceptions and will return as a starter for Alabama in his third season as the team prepares for key matchups.

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.

World Deer Expo

3-9 p.m. — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Entry fee varies — Experience the ultimate sportsman’s paradise at the largest hunting consumer show in the country.

Alabama’s First 205 Day Festival: The Magic City Block Party

2-8 p.m. — Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark — Paid parking — Enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun at this vibrant festival.