Good morning, Birmingham.

Yummy Bowl is set to open its second Birmingham location in late October at River Ridge Shopping Center (4606 U.S. Highway 280), offering its signature Mongolian stir-fry, sushi and build-your-bowl options near Dollar Tree (and Academy Sports).

Joel Welker retired from the Birmingham Business Journal after 18 years as president and publisher, ending a nearly two-decade run in Birmingham's business scene.

Ty West has been named his successor—Welker now embarks on a new career in executive coaching.

Carlile’s Barbecue has been a local staple since 1945 — serving smoked pork, crispy fries, and signature sauces at its historic Sixth Ave. South location.

The family-owned restaurant is known for its affordable, hearty meals and warm service.

Birmingham drivers face higher pump prices as average gasoline costs rise to $3.75 per gallon after an 8.1 cent increase over the past week according to GasBuddy's survey of 550 stations.

Prices are 15.7 cents higher than last month + almost one dollar above last year's level.

Practical AI for Business Leaders is a new course from Auburn University for working professionals to learn responsible AI use at Auburn in Birmingham.

It will begin on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2013 4th Avenue North and costs $795 per participant.

Birmingham City Council approved a plan on Tuesday to sell the long-vacant Hill School site (507 Third St. North) for $1 and invest up to $1.13 million in public funds to develop 31 affordable homes.

The homes, with income limits for initial buyers, will add residents once built.

Birmingham-Southern’s Coast Guard training center graduated its first class of 29 members on Friday, marking a major milestone for the new federal hub on the former college campus.

The week-long Leadership and Management School will train more servicemembers & support Coast Guard expansion efforts.

Yesterday, Birmingham City Council approved a right-of-way license for a historic sign replica at 22nd Street and Second Avenue North on the $9.4 million renovation converting Yeilding’s Department Store into 40 studio apartments and commercial space.

Construction by The Stewart/Perry Co. will finish by year-end.

The SEC asked a federal judge in northern Alabama Tuesday to bar LSU officials from interfering with a Sept.

10 meeting that could vote to remove LSU, targeting them in their official roles & blocking legal challenges that might overturn the vote.

Bibb County High School freshman QJ Underwood shone in the Choctaws' 42-28 win at Corner on Sept.

3 (with 17 receptions, three touchdowns, and a kickoff return score), earning him a Fast Riser spot on AL.com’s Best in Bama list.