Good morning, Birmingham.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation will host the Together in Teal Butterfly Release at Aldridge Gardens, where families will help release over 400 butterflies+ support ovarian cancer education.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Carver Jones Market returns to Woodland Park after nearly three years without a local grocery, opening today at Heritage Plaza with a 7:45 a.m. ribbon cutting and soft opening while a full grand opening is planned for Sept.

19.

The City of Moody announced that it will replace the playground at Moody City Park with an inclusive design featuring slides, swings (and shade awnings) that invite children of all abilities.

Construction will start in late Fall/early Winter 2026 and finish in Spring 2027.

Canceled Coffee, known for its Oneonta food truck and brick-and-mortar shop, is opening a new location on State Highway 160 in Warrior near Hayden in October.

The shop will serve coffee and expanded menu items including bagels, croissants, egg bites + fall flavors, with hours to be finalized.

Birmingham will host 32 live concerts from September through November with acts like Chance the Rapper, Circle Jerks, and Wu-Tang Clan performing at local venues such as Avondale Brewing Co. and the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.

Birmingham’s 10th annual Blue Shoe Ball will bring community conversation & celebration to a downtown venue soon.

Organizers expect lively music, dancing, and refreshments to connect residents through local culture.

UAB launches its Blaze a Brighter Future campaign to show student success, academic programs, and campus facilities, and to reach prospective students from Birmingham; the campaign features alumni stories+ digital materials set to roll out this fall to guide students on their career paths.

State regulators approved a new rate structure for Spire Alabama — lowering its return from 9.7% to 9.4% and raising the fixed charge by $2.50 on Oct.

1 while lower usage-based rates keep bills revenue neutral. Energy Alabama estimates the decision will save millions annually.

Rachel Bailey of Eleison Doula Services held a postpartum recovery seminar Saturday in Birmingham to help new mothers address mental and physical challenges after childbirth (she advised seeking care for symptoms beyond depression, such as intrusive thoughts and anxiety).

The Jefferson County Department of Health partnered with fire departments, the sheriff’s office, and the Birmingham Police Department + recovery teams to launch the Leave Behind Program that provides overdose-response kits and follow-up calls for treatment and recovery support.

UAB researchers discovered that tiny particles from T cells improved social behavior in animal tests by helping brain cells communicate (a potential new route for diagnosing social difficulties).

The early-stage research may lead to new tests and treatments.

Dr. Zane Hyde, an orthopaedic surgeon in Birmingham, warned that proposed Medicare changes by CMS for 2027 could lead to fewer same-day treatments — making timely care harder for local seniors.

He urged lawmakers to act so that older patients, especially in rural areas, avoid unnecessary extra trips.

Between Aug. 21 and Aug.

27, 155 homes sold in Jefferson County at an average price of $394,324, with a median of $335,000, according to James Rodgers Realty Group. Records show properties sold at 1.62% below listing + include the 25 most expensive homes.