Good morning, Birmingham.

YMCA of Greater Birmingham cut the ribbon on its renovated Northeast Community YMCA in Roebuck and opened expanded services including affordable housing + healthcare, education, mental health care and sports facilities.

Community partners like Habitat for Humanity, Christ Health Center and Impact Family Counseling helped build the project to support families in a struggling neighborhood.

On March 18, 24-year-old barber Terence Bernard Summers Jr., a father of three, was fatally struck on I-59/20 near Academy Drive when a large industrial chain detached—his family and their attorneys now seek to hold the driver responsible.

A new video shows former deputy Joseph Snow allegedly attacking a female inmate in Blount County—she later filed a $3 million lawsuit while officials said the FBI and district attorney are reviewing the incident.

Parker High School assistant football coach Demetrice Beverly was shot and killed at Lakeshore Ridge Apartment Complex—investigators stated that suspect De' Corlion Robinson faces charges of murder and possession of a machine gun conversion device, and the school will honor Beverly next week at Legion Field—.

Travel writer Cherith Glover Fluker released her book Secret Birmingham: A Guide to The Weird, Wonderful and Obscure on Aug.

1 — detailing hidden gems like Oak Hill Cemetery and Vulcan Park along with other local treasures. She will host book signings this fall — including a session on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at House Plant Collective to share more about the city's history.

Nine candidates are in Birmingham’s mayoral race, including incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin and challengers with plans for public safety, affordable homeownership, economic growth, and school improvements—Election Day is set for August 26.

They are making final pitches as voters prepare to choose the next mayor.

UAB Medicine’s $156.7 million Rehabilitation Pavilion — featuring 134 beds, therapy gyms, and sweeping views — will open Tuesday, Aug.

19 on Seventh Avenue South to offer advanced inpatient care. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Monday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. as Dr. Nguyen said the facility will help patients heal and regain independence in Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle.

Beau Armistead of Sojourn Counseling in Vestavia Hills is being honored today for raising funds to provide trauma therapy for those who cannot pay.

His annual Run, Ride, Rumble event raises money so that over 800 clients receive effective therapy—using EMDR, brain spotting, and micro neurofeedback for mental and physical healing.

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.

Zoom Basics Workshop

2:30-4 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn essential Zoom functions from setting up an account to hosting meetings.

Law and Business Networking - Elevating Your Potential

6-8 p.m. — Mayawell Bar — Free entry — Network with industry professionals in acting, production, and various business sectors to elevate your career.

Introduction to Excel 2016

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn to create spreadsheets and use essential Excel functions including formulas, charts, and graphs.

Downright Music Event

6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Standing General Admission — Enjoy an evening with the Erin Mitchell Band in Birmingham's beloved brewery.

Chris Munch Live

7-8:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — $30.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with actor and comedian Chris Munch and special guest Adam Bush.

Rickey Smiley Comedy Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Stardome Comedy Club — $54-$377 — Experience a night of laughs with comedian Rickey Smiley at the iconic Stardome Comedy Club.

Canva Graphics Workshop

2:30-4 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn to create stunning graphics for flyers and social media using Canva.

Hack and Forth Comedy Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $13.50 — Enjoy a high-energy comedy show featuring quick sets and playful banter amongst comedians.

Ben Bankas Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $20 to $30 — Enjoy a night of laughs with one of the most popular comedians touring the USA in 2025.