Good morning, Birmingham.

KultureCity (a nonprofit focusing on sensory inclusion) acquired a 102-year-old, 7,900-square-foot building on 1st Ave N to house resources until its Powell Steam Plant project is complete in downtown Birmingham.

Birmingham’s history of Black philanthropy is seen in figures like Reverend Pettiford and A.G.

Gaston, whose community efforts raised millions for local aid. Today, groups such as the Penny Foundation + Birmingham Change Fund continue the tradition of giving inherited from enslaved Africans.

Birmingham’s Landing launched a new program that lets apartment owners convert vacant units into furnished rentals with a one-minute offer and 30-day activation.

The service is managed through a self-service portal from its downtown headquarters at the John Hand building.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals will lay off 47 employees as it permanently closes its Birmingham-area Discovery Center of Excellence on Oct.

7 at its Hoover facility, shifting its focus to external innovation for rare disease therapies.

David McCaw, a Homewood native and John Carroll Catholic High School alumnus, had his cartoon published in The New Yorker after a June submission.

He said the milestone inspires him to keep creating playful art (from cartoons to paintings) that reflects his Birmingham roots.

Water utilities have seen more cyberattacks, and Central Alabama Water cut its budget and staff earlier this year, raising risk of weaker defenses — experts warn.

The utility said it monitors threats and works with federal agencies while a cybersecurity expert urged increased funding to protect safe water.

Army Pfc. Joseph 'Dile' Chancery’s remains will be returned to his family on Friday at the Daphne Civic Center with a full military honors burial scheduled for Saturday at Lottie United Methodist Church Cemetery near Atmore — closing his 75-year MIA case.

Residents in Wilton have endured months of water outages, low pressure, and higher bills as officials heard their complaints at a Tuesday town meeting.

Chilton County officials proposed taking over water service for Wilton customers, but town council said more details are needed.

The Salvation Army and Christ Health broke ground on the Slossfield Community Center redevelopment in North Birmingham on Aug.

5 to create the new Christ Health Center — Salvation Army Slossfield Annex that will offer affordable medical care, with construction led by Pylon Building Group and set for completion in Feb. 2027.

Two key local commercial real estate firms have acquired Harbert Realty Services, restoring the Harris Tynes brand.

The move returns the firm to independent—broker-led status and will introduce a new website and branding soon.

AL.com's final preseason series for Class 6A volleyball reveals that top contenders such as Hewitt-Trussville and Thompson are gearing up for a competitive season.

Practices began Monday and play opens on Aug. 20 with teams set to shine in state tournaments.

Ryan Grubb said Alabama’s offensive line is battling for starting spots ahead of the Sept.

5 opener at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The update shows competition at right tackle and left guard and adjustments at center as practice continues today in Tuscaloosa + players fine-tune their roles.

Drivers face temporary road closures near City Walk BHAM today as the FISE World Series draws thousands; 18th Street North is closed until 5 a.m. Aug.

11 while 19th Street North remains closed until 5 a.m. Aug. 10, so officials advise planning ahead+ using detours.

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.