Good morning, Birmingham.

Trinity Hoover will launch its re-boot service Sunday, Aug.

16 at 9 a.m. at the former Discovery Church campus on Stadium Trace Parkway in Hoover—Rev. Jack Hinnen will lead the service and help shape a locally focused community church.

Missouri-based Patmos will invest $150 million to convert a decade-old vacant Walmart Supercenter in Fairfield into a data center that is expected to create 50 long-term jobs and generate $3 million in real property taxes once permitted.

Red Mountain Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away from August 21 through September 20.

The production features local performers sharing the inspiring true story of community hospitality after 9/11 + discounted tickets are available with code NOWSAVE7.

Alabaster City Schools opened today as students returned to classrooms after last year's strong academic gains.

Officials deep cleaned every facility (ensuring a pristine learning environment) to support teamwork and continued success.

State data revealed Alabama educator shortages reached 3,413 positions entering the 2025-26 school year from 2,771 in 2024-25, with elementary, early childhood and K-6 special education roles driving most of the 23% increase.

Birmingham City Schools reported a rise to 191 shortage positions after dropping to 131 the previous year.

STAIR of Birmingham is seeking volunteer tutors to help children improve their reading at several Birmingham City Schools.

The program requires one hour per week, and volunteers sign up after completing brief training + receiving curriculum and supplies.

Birmingham VA debuted its renovated kitchen today to offer veterans a modern space for meal services — the upgrade marks a step forward in facility improvements.

UAB experts say listening to music can improve focus and attention by altering brain waves; they urge individuals to experiment with tempo and genre (for instance, instrumental or moderate tracks) to find what best boosts productivity during work or study.

Riverchase Pharmacy & Clinic in Hoover now offers walk-in health care and an in-house pharmacy that fills prescriptions and provides free home delivery; it operates Monday to Saturday on John Hawkins Parkway and is led by Family Nurse Practitioner Nikki Patel (CRNP) who accepts walk-ins and online appointments.

At Children’s of Alabama, three nurses use their skills in unique roles to support pediatric care in Birmingham.

James Woodward trains staff on EPIC (the electronic record system), Lisa Chatman manages patient records, and Lisa Cooper leads nursing education behind the scenes.

Billionaire UFL owner Mike Repole is exploring plans to build a new stadium for the Stallions with a target opening in 2029 and a 100-acre site in Trussville, Vestavia or Hoover; the facility will host up to 12,000 fans and include restaurants and hotels for football and soccer.