Good morning, Birmingham.

Today and this long weekend, Birmingham hosts a busy schedule of events including a golf tournament at Bent Brook Golf Course at 8:30 a.m.; free film and seed swap events on Thursday and Friday; sports watch parties and live music, plus family playdates & a dinosaur exhibit at the zoo.

Homewood's newest restaurant Foo Hai Handmade Noodles + Dumplings is now serving authentic Szechuan cuisine at the corner of 29th Avenue South and 19th Street South.

Founded by Chef Hai Wang + Gary Lin, it is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Carver Jones Market opened on Sept.

2 in Titusville at the Heritage Park Townes Center as a 10,000 sqft grocery store with a pharmacy, coffee shop, workforce training center + community meeting space funded by an $850,000 City Council incentive to bring fresh food and jobs.

Rod Wave returns to BJCC on Sept.

17 at 8PM for his Don’t Look Down Tour; Cash Money & No Limit and 8Ball & MJG with Bun B and The Renaissance Orchestra will follow on Oct. 2 and Nov. 6, and a ticket giveaway for Rod Wave ends Sept. 9.

Birmingham’s live music calendar is set to feature 41 concerts in September, showcasing genres from rock to hip-hop at local venues.

Key shows include Circle Jerks at Saturn (Sept. 3, 7 p.m.) and Empire of the Sun at the Coca-Cola Amphitheatre (Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.)

UAB experts offer guidance for parents on discussing AI with children as the new school year begins.

They recommend setting boundaries (like filtering personal details) and learning together to use AI safely as a resource.

Bessemer City Schools closed the pre-K center at Abrams Primary School after mold was found in the renovated building.

Teachers report to new schools today while students are set to return Tuesday.

UA is set to roll out electric buses that offer emission-free rides for students.

The new service, launching later this fall, will support sustainable transit — reducing emissions and providing a greener commute.

Birmingham Public Works crews work to patch potholes reported via 311, responding quickly—especially when holes threaten vehicles.

The crews use a new asphalt truck to fill holes in 10-15 minutes and fix up to 250 potholes weekly while navigating tricky road conditions.

Five-year-old Dewontis Groomster Jr. (Junior) met his life-saving bone marrow donor, Carolyn Daniels, at Children's of Alabama, where the reunion brought relief to his family; he is now thriving, off medications, and playing sports while doctors monitor him with six-month checkups.

Birmingham is ranked the top college football market in the U.S. by Nielsen’s 2026 Local College Football Fandom Index released ahead of the season.

The report shows Birmingham’s leading performance in live-event attendance & interest while noting lower betting intent due to state rules.