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Trussville’s Alabama Fallen Warrior Monument honors 227 service members lost after 9/11 with columns, dog tags, and military silhouettes designed by Navy veteran Mark Davis.

Meanwhile, Jacksonville’s Roy Williams — honoring his late brother Army Major Dwayne Williams — plans a celebration tomorrow to preserve his legacy.

Roy Williams of the Birmingham Public Library will host 'Take the Day Back' tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Maj.

Dwayne Williams Pentagon Memorial in Jacksonville to honor his late brother, Army Major Dwayne Williams. The event will feature reflections on his legacy and a keynote address from Lt. Col. Eddie Walker.

Birmingham communities honor the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 with several Patriot Day events this week. Options include a service day at Jefferson Convention Complex today, a memorial at City Hall, a run in Trussville, and a concert in Trussville — uniting neighbors to remember and serve.

Birmingham is buzzing with more than 20 events from Sept.

10 to 13, 2026 (featuring art shows, sports and community gatherings including the Birmingham Artwalk, Barons baseball games at Regions Field, and Fit Fest at CityWalk Bham). Residents can enjoy outdoor activities, free films, and local food while exploring the city.

Birmingham community leaders plan a gathering to honor the sacrifices of civil rights pioneers (63rd anniversary of the defining civil rights year) and renew a commitment to a just society (organized by Bettina Byrd-Giles, per the Birmingham Times today).

A tribunal ruled today that Mexico violated international law in its long campaign against Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials by seizing its deep-water port + dismissing key environmental evidence, and the company said the decision confirms its fight to protect property rights.

NOIR Café, created by local entrepreneurs Tierra Jeter and Tiffaney Strayhorne, opened inside Hoover Public Library (200 Municipal Drive) as a community hub for fresh Southern-inspired food and specialty coffee.

The café recently hosted a Black Label Brunch and will hold monthly gatherings to boost local connections.

Birmingham City Council approved on Sept.

8 a deal to sell the abandoned Hill School for $1 and provide $1.1 million to build 31 affordable homes near Parker High School (about three blocks away). The redevelopment includes down-payment help as part of the Ready to Own Birmingham plan.

City officials said a portion of 1st Avenue North near the 35th Street North Bridge is closing today for repainting work.

Drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time as crews work safely for two weeks.

UAB’s new Granulomatous Mastitis Steroid Injection Service treated its first patient, Laterica Williams, for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, a rare autoimmune breast condition.

The innovative ultrasound-guided injections have reduced her flare-ups (boosting hopes for expanding the service) and reflect UAB’s commitment to patient care.

Alabama (ranked #12 in the AP Top 25 after a Week 1 win) will face the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington this Saturday.

Nine SEC teams are in the rankings, highlighting a strong conference performance.