Good morning, Birmingham.

Birmingham will host 16 fundraisers and galas from August through October 2026, including United Ability’s Journey of Hope (Aug.

15 at UAB Alys Stephens Center) featuring the Omnium Circus. Residents can also join a chef dinner at Bayonet and a pet-friendly gathering at Vino to support local nonprofits.

A water main break near Jemison Park in Mountain Brook disrupted service and crews are working hard to restore water while residents are advised to monitor local updates (official sources confirmed).

Brasfield & Gorrie has started a $65M expansion of its Lakeview headquarters with an 88,000 sqft training office and 80 new jobs; work is set to finish in early 2028 amid lane closures along nearby streets.

Tony and Grammy award winner Leslie Odom Jr. will perform at the Alys Stephens Center on Friday, June 25, 2027 (part of its 30th anniversary season) with tickets starting at $55 and UAB staff and student discounts available.

Matthew McConaughey performed a bluegrass cover of Ella Langley's hit 'Choosin’ Texas' on The Tonight Show on Aug.

12 while promoting his film The Rivals of Amziah King (filmed in Birmingham and nearby areas), and he said learning the mandolin was fun though challenging.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama offers tips for a successful school year by suggesting small healthy resets for busy Birmingham families.

The advice covers easier morning routines, fresh seasonal produce from local markets, outdoor family activities, and gradual bedtime adjustments for better sleep (BCBSAL recommended).

Sen. Britt was named the Legislative Conservationist of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation for supporting wildlife and natural resource initiatives.

The award was given on Aug. 7 at Prattville (sponsored by Alabama Power Company and PowerSouth Energy) and honors over 50 years of AWF tradition.

Health inspectors visited several Birmingham restaurants from Aug.

4-11 and found common issues with handwashing and expired food handler training certificates. Establishments scoring below 85 (triggering re-inspection within 60 days) will be revisited.

RealtySouth is offering 29 fresh and coming soon home listings this weekend (Aug.

14–16) across Birmingham and neighboring communities. Buyers can review options that vary in lot size and bedroom count in established neighborhoods.

The Hall Group announced plans for The Grove at Leeds, a $47 million apartment community with 144 workforce housing units as part of Gov. Kay Ivey's initiative.

Located along the I-20 corridor east of Birmingham, it follows projects in Athens and Foley and is expected to boost local economic growth.

Coach Kalen DeBoer evaluated the inside linebackers after the first scrimmage, praising Luke Metz for steady improvements and Caleb Woodson and Abduall Sanders for their energy (he based his notes on both scrimmage and practice), noting the promising group after losing three NFL players.

AL.com released preseason rankings for high school volleyball—highlighting former champions like McGill-Toolen, Addison, and Bayside across public and private classes in the region.

The rankings reflected changes in AHSAA classification following thrilling title wins that boosted local teams’ competitive profiles.