Good morning, Birmingham.

On Tuesday, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute hosted a discussion for National Black Business Month where local leaders and business owners, including Naila S.

Jackson and panelists from Hope Credit Union and Prosper, reviewed the new State of Black Business Report — highlighting growth, challenges and capital needs for Black-owned businesses.

Eleven Birmingham high school students participated in a summer metalworking apprenticeship at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, where they learned blacksmithing and sculpting and created unique iron sculptures that express personal and cultural views.

The program paid students $10 an hour as they gained practical real-world skills.

Birmingham’s locally filmed thriller The Rivals of Amziah King now runs for one more week at select cinemas (AMC Summit 16, AMC Vestavia Hills Dine-in, and Sidewalk Cinema).

The film boosted the local economy by $10 million and earned an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Birmingham City Schools held the first Unity Football Classic Thursday night to promote school safety and community unity as Ramsay and Jackson-Olin began their football season.

School leaders said the event helped strengthen ties among students, fans and local residents.

Four Alabama HBCUs, including Miles College, Oakwood University, Stillman College and Tuskegee University, each received $1 million from a $12 million gift announced by the Dimon Foundation to boost long-term endowments and academic programs through UNCF’s capital campaign.

Six Birmingham area high schools ranked in Alabama's top 10 according to U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools in America for 2026–27.

Homewood High School is the top in the metro, ranked second statewide and 212 nationally.

Jefferson County’s Stormwater Program has introduced Clean Water Awareness Activity Books that teach Pre-K to fourth grade students about protecting water and proper waste disposal — the Kindergarten Activity Book will hit classrooms this fall as teachers share feedback to refine the series.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is seeking family members of Richard Earl Stanley, who died at his home on Aug.

6 in Birmingham (the office has already contacted families for three other recent deaths). Those with information are asked to call the office.

A UAB aging expert explains that aging happens gradually and may feel sudden after stressful events like illness or injury.

He advises regular resistance training, proper sleep, and a balanced diet to help maintain muscle strength and independence as people grow older.

Alabama and Tennessee announced they will wear home jerseys for their rivalry game over the next two seasons—reviving a tradition last seen at Neyland Stadium in 1970 and in Birmingham in 1969—with Alabama in crimson and Tennessee in orange.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said the Crimson Tide will name a starting quarterback by early next week — insiders expect sophomore Keelon Russell to start following his strong fall camp performance.

High school football returns as teams compete in Week 0 matchups.

WVTM 13 Sports Director Julian Mitchell hosts live scoreboard updates and highlights at 10 p.m. (featuring Parker vs. Vestavia Hills, St. Clair vs. Gardendale, and more) from local stadiums.

Blind and visually impaired golfers are competing today at Highland Park for the 80th National Blind Golf Championship honoring local sports legend Charlie Boswell.

The tournament brings together competitors from across the country to celebrate their skills.