Good morning, Birmingham.

Janet Kavinoky, Vulcan Materials' vice president of external affairs, has built a life in Birmingham since moving from Wyoming in 2015.

She credits her success to strong community ties and advises young leaders to build trust by always being present + helping each other grow.

Marvel Studios released a new trailer at a Birmingham event—detailing Doctor Doom’s backstory and featuring returning heroes—for Avengers: Doomsday, which will premiere in theaters on Friday, Dec.

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Today, Birmingham holds a second line parade at the Garage Cafe on 10th Terrace South to honor Rickie Castrillo, a beloved guitar player who died July 4 at age 80 — his music once bridged New Orleans and here as friends gather at 4 p.m. to remember his legacy.

Virginia-based QTS has pledged $8 billion for the Bessemer Built scholarship program, which guarantees every Bessemer High School graduate from 2027 to 2030 at least $10,000 and fully funded tuition for four students each year.

Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley announced the program on Friday (part of the Project Marvel development).

ADCNR’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) is expanding Outdoor Alabama programs with free virtual workshops on public lands, starting Aug.

27 in north Alabama and moving to the Gulf until Oct. 1, plus new hunter education gear discounts through partnerships with Bass Pro Shops and IHEA. Participants can register online to learn fishing, hunting and more.

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (a local favorite) expanded to 1,048 acres after acquiring 248-acre and 80-acre tracts in partnership with Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy near Pinson.

The acquisition follows more than 10 years of work to protect wildlife habitat and serve over 130,000 annual visitors.

Friday, Hoover city leaders broke ground on South Haven Surgical Plaza at Stadium Trace Village—an 80,000 sqft facility that will offer outpatient surgical, diagnostic, and medical services.

The project aims to improve local healthcare for residents in the area.

Former Alabama quarterback Tagovailoa, who finished his high school career in Thompson (Birmingham area), led American Samoa to a historic upset over Team USA in the IFAF Flag Football Championships in Dusseldorf on Friday; he threw five touchdowns as teams prepared for quarterfinal play.