Good morning, Birmingham.

Serenity Rising will host Community Day in the Park on Saturday, Aug.

15 in a local park. The event will offer Birmingham residents a chance to join in organized community activities.

Sister Schubert’s sausage wrap rolls, baked in Luverne since 1994, are set to return to grocery shelves after a 12,000 signature petition spurred strong public demand (announced during the Business Council of Alabama Government Affairs panel on Saturday).

Hundreds of volunteers participated in the 16th annual Renew Our Rivers cleanup along Valley Creek on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers from six communities, Midfield + Pleasant Grove + Hueytown + Fairfield + Lipscomb + Bryant, removed trash to protect water quality.

Central Alabama Water mistakenly shut off service to 48 apartments at Morell Todd Homes in Birmingham’s Kingston neighborhood late Thursday, leaving residents without water for several hours; the company apologized and is reviewing its procedures to prevent future errors.

In July, Jefferson County recorded its worst food safety scores so far in 2026 as 28 restaurants faced violations like live roaches, mold, and improperly stored food.

One Homewood restaurant shut down temporarily + several establishments underwent re-inspections to meet safety standards.

UAB receiver Kaleb Brown is making progress after multiple injuries and may soon rejoin the Blazers as a key player.

The team opens its season at Illinois on Thursday, Sept. 3 — with coaches expecting his recovery to boost performance.