Good morning, Birmingham.

Alexandria Karagas, founding Executive Director of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center, has helped over 800 veterans+families since February with vital services and support.

She aims to build a statewide model that connects military members to local resources and care.

Titusville Social Commons at 200 6th Ave SW is now open and brings together nonprofits, businesses and educational programs to boost local opportunities (nearly 60,000 sqft across a six-acre campus already 85% leased).

The hub is designed to foster community connection and support workforce training and wellness.

The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument will open a temporary visitor center at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute starting Wednesday, Aug.

19. The center (open Wednesday to Friday, 10AM to 4PM) replaces the closed facility at the A.G. Gaston Motel while renovations progress.

The Jonas Brothers will perform Friday, Oct.

9 at Legacy Arena at the BJCC as part of their Burning Up Tour All Over Again in the fall. General ticket sales begin Friday, Aug. 21 (via Ticketmaster).

Gas prices in Birmingham dropped 2.4 cents per gallon over the past week to an average of $3.56, with local stations ranging from $3.29 to $3.99 (GasBuddy surveyed 550 stations).

Eleven cooling stations have opened in Birmingham to help residents beat rising heat as temperatures hit 95°F or higher.

The sites across every city quadrant offer air-conditioned spaces for cooling off and hydrating.

NuVasc, a UAB startup, is developing a test that finds gene changes in brain AVMs to guide safer treatments.

The test (in early stages at UAB and Massachusetts General Hospital) may help lower the risk of a rupture.

Birmingham’s The Wellness Passport, under new owner Emma Riley, will offer over 60 free fitness classes and discounts at local gyms, spas, and restaurants from Sept.

7 to Nov. 8 for $111. Passports are available online now, inviting residents to sweep up deals for self care + workouts this fall.

Broad Metro LLC completed its $4.6 million purchase of 65 acres in Hoover on Monday, Aug.

17, securing the final land needed for Phase Three of Stadium Trace Village. The expansion will include retail, medical, office space & luxury residences as plans move forward.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said the quarterback race remains open after a Thursday scrimmage, as veteran Austin Mack and rising Keelon Russell showed strengths — Mack with his steady play and Russell with his dynamic throws.

The team will showcase more of their abilities in the next scrimmage on Thursday.