Good morning, Birmingham.

Four Birmingham churches will host Back to School Teen Summit 5.0 at Boutwell Auditorium on August 3 with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. The summit will equip over 1,000 students with mental, spiritual, and emotional life skills for the new school year—followed by a city back to school giveaway.

A Jasper man, Jason A.

McCurry, 37, was killed at 8:30 p.m. on Alabama State Route 69 near mile marker 214 about six miles north of Jasper when he was struck by a 2017 Toyota Corolla—troopers are investigating the crash—and his death was confirmed at the scene.

The Sumiton Police Department is searching for three missing siblings—8-month-old Levi Stuart, 3-year-old Marlee Bell and 4-year-old Paislee Bell—who were last seen on July 20 at about 12:30 p.m. near Ponderosa Trail in Sumiton.

A juvenile suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot just before 1 a.m. on July 30th in the 100 block of Carol Drive—Birmingham police said no arrests have been made.

Gus’s Hotdogs is holding a GoFundMe to support longtime employee Carl “LA” Alexander after his teen son Reginald Pope—a rising senior at Woodlawn High and football player—was fatally shot on July 25th at 8:30 a.m. in an apartment on the 7500 block of 67th Courtway South, and police issued a reckless manslaughter warrant against a juvenile suspect.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said its investigation into the death of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples, who was shot by a Homewood officer on June 22, will conclude Friday — then the agency will release all body-worn camera footage to the Homewood Police Department and the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.

Birmingham City Schools will open the new early learning center annex at Martha Gaskins Elementary on Aug.

7 to serve Pre-K through first-grade students. The 46,000-square-foot center on the former North Roebuck site includes 21 classrooms, a library, a computer lab, renovated cafeteria and gym, and two playgrounds — built to help young students start school with a strong foundation.

UAB will offer ten new graduate certificates and degree paths (spanning arts, health, and technology) this fall, including a first-of-its-kind undergraduate program in eSports Performance Management and Coaching available on campus and online.

The university also will add health and nursing certificates (with a post-graduate Addictions Nursing option launching spring 2026) to expand opportunities for Blazers.

Superintendents Mark Sullivan and Walter Gonsoulin met at Titusville Branch Library to discuss challenges and successes in public education as they prepare for the school year starting August 7.

They reviewed improved test scores and expanded programs while warning that federal funding cuts may hurt students—highlighting the need to support quality education for every child—amid rising competition from charter and private schools.

Urban Trivia Live

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Lyric Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Test your knowledge with an evening of fun trivia in Birmingham.

Shaun Jones Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $21.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Shaun Jones, known for his quick wit and engaging storytelling.

Bubba Dub Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $25 to $45 — Experience a night of laughter with rising Texas comedy star Jerry ‘Bubba Dub’ Morgan.

Riley Green Concert

6:01-8:01 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of Riley Green live in Birmingham.

Kerwin Claiborne Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor of viral Instagram star Kerwin Claiborne and his relatable characters.

Celebrate the Summer of the Babysitter’s Club with DK Yingst

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Birmingham Public Library Central Branch — Ticket purchase for signing — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with book chats, live drawings, and a chance to meet author DK Yingst.

Tenishia Wilson Comedy Night

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $30.50 to $42.50 — Enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter with the sensational Tenishia Wilson and her relatable humor.

Comedy Night with Don D.C. Curry

7-8:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr — $24.50 to $30.50 — Experience the humor of Don 'DC' Curry, known for his unforgettable roles and comedy performances.

Lee Bains Album Release Show

9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Nick — Membership required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Lee Bains + The Glory Fires as they celebrate their new album release with a night of dynamic Southern rock.

Mojohand Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nick — $7 annual membership — Experience the Americana-rock vibes of Mojohand as they bring their energetic tunes to Birmingham.