Good morning, Birmingham.

Saturday night KultureCity unveiled plans for the first National Accessibility Park at the historic Powell Steam Plant downtown.

The park will include a National Disability Learning Center, City Technical College, MOKA (Museum of Kulture for Accessibility) and an intergenerational amphitheater to boost disabled access and community learning.

Glenn Oaks is giving out gardening grants to help residents improve their yards and green spaces.

The program was announced two hours ago (check the local office for eligibility and deadlines).

Alabama beekeepers who supplied bees for The Rivals of Amziah King film now sell limited edition honey bears with honey used during the live bee scenes with Matthew McConaughey.

The thriller, shot locally and released Aug. 14, shows at Sidewalk Cinema and AMC, connecting film magic with local flavors.

The Birmingham Times invites couples married seven or more years to share their love stories for its ‘You Had Me At Hello’ column, honoring James Weldon Johnson and Grace Nail Johnson who wed in 1910 (their civil rights and arts work remains influential).

Email nominations now.

A study released by the city of Irondale finds the town could form its own school system but warns that running four underutilized campuses may strain finances.

City leaders will review the study and take questions at a community meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Irondale City Hall.

Academy of Craft Training started its 11th school year last week with nearly 1,000 students at four campuses, including a new one in Montgomery, and added four programs in commercial construction, electrical, HVACR & industrial metal fabrication.

State Sen.-elect Scott Ortis & State Rep.-elect Lloyd Peeples visited the Birmingham campus as part of the kickoff.

Birmingham City Schools continues to enforce guidelines set in 2025 for district sporting events to keep games safe (youths under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and all spectators must remain seated), with the policy effective immediately and supported by both BCS Security and the Birmingham Police Department.

Mountain Brook leaders will meet Monday at 6:15 p.m. to discuss if Skipper Consulting should be hired to study Round Forest Drive after residents raised safety and traffic concerns near the Irondale border.

The study will compare current traffic with 2020 data and assess emergency access options.

The Homewood City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing today at 6 p.m. at Homewood City Hall on The Woods, a proposed golf-oriented outdoor entertainment venue on a one-acre site at 504-508 Scott Street - the plan includes an 8,798-sqft building, outdoor seating, and parking for vehicles and bicycles.

Today, Mayor Randall Woodfin joined UAB and Children’s of Alabama staff to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the NICU Bookworms reading program at the Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

The program has helped nearly 5,000 families and boosted parents’ reading rates at discharge (UAB pediatrician Viral Jain highlighted the progress).

Dr. Cheri Canon, chief physician executive at UAB Health System, is recognized as a 2026 Woman of Impact for her 32-year career in radiology and leadership.

She has co-created a women’s leadership program to open doors in medicine (inspired by her own journey) and continues to focus on patient care.

Hanna Estate Services is hosting a two-day estate sale at Stonecroft Manor, a historic 13,000 sqft home (priced at $1.2M) offering treasures from everyday finds to rare antiques.

Shoppers may visit at 8 a.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday for a rare glimpse into Birmingham history.

A youth football coach in Center Point has been relieved of his duties after an incident Saturday evening at the Center Point Youth Sports Park, officials said.

No further details are available as reviews continue.

Fans saw high school volleyball teams battle at the Juanita Boddie tournament at the Finley Center in Hoover on Friday, Aug.

21 (photos are available for download by AL.com subscription members).