Good morning, Birmingham.

Local agencies in Birmingham have partnered on the Leave Behind program to distribute essential resources & updates to residents.

Officials reported the initiative on Good Day Alabama and said it aims to support community needs in the coming weeks.

Former South Carolina governor and Nobel Peace Prize honoree David Beasley will bring his Breaking Bread Together initiative to Jones Valley Teaching Farm next month to encourage unity and healthy local food habits, inviting Birmingham high schoolers and families to share a meal and celebrate food heritage.

Birmingham will host its 28th annual Sidewalk Film Festival soon, featuring film screenings and community discussions at select venues.

The event will showcase local filmmakers and invite residents to enjoy a weekend of art and culture.

Birmingham is investing $4.19M to upgrade athletic courts at 32 city schools (using VersaCourt surfaces) to provide students safe spaces for exercise and sports learning; the project, part of a $45M capital plan funded by local taxes, will add new courts at 14 schools and refresh courts at 18.

ALDOT crews will repair asphalt on I-65 from Alabaster to the Shelby-Jefferson County line from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Sunday through Thursday nights until Sept.

24; drivers may face delays.

Residents at Kenzie Apartment Homes experienced nearly 12 hours without water after an underground leak on Saturday created three large holes in the parking lot.

The recurring maintenance issues have left tenants awaiting repairs & clear communication from management.

Alabama Football announced Conor Talty as its field goal kicker for the season opener on Sept.

5 at Bryant Denny Stadium, and he will handle extra points + Lorcan Quinn will manage kickoffs as the team prepares to face East Carolina.

Alabama State beat Southern 30-17 in the first Birmingham Football Classic on Saturday at Legion Field & the Hornets earned their first win of the season.

They will host Lane College next Saturday for the Labor Day Classic.

We Are Bama is now available on AL.com.

It was shot in vintage 8 mm film and blends the 2025 Crimson Tide season with historic highlights, featuring Thompson High School quarterback Trent Seaborn (a 2027 commit).