Good morning, Birmingham.

Whiskey Foxtrot Burger Co. opened its new retro-themed location at 2801 John Hawkins Parkway (in Hoover) with ‘80s and ‘90s memorabilia and vintage pinball machines.

The family-owned joint serves wagyu smashburgers, specialty hot dogs, and fries and is open Mon-Sat from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Birmingham hospitality CEO Dan Williams received a $50,000 raise from the CVB board + he plans to boost tourism with larger hotels and sports events.

J&J Grocery and Deli in Bessemer serves famous burgers and a hearty breakfast menu on Mondays through Saturdays between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. Locals can enjoy generous cheeseburgers and crispy chicken sandwiches under $15 and savor a longstanding taste of home.

On Friday, Sept. 25, Altamont School will host Southern Exposure Films, a free film night featuring five new documentaries on Alabama’s coast and natural wonders.

The event begins at 5:00 p.m. with snacks and drinks — followed by screenings at 6:30 p.m. and a filmmaker Q&A.

Alabama country singer Riley Green made his debut as a coach on The Voice Monday when he turned his chair for two local contestants (Joe Henley from Grand Bay and Caroline Alexis of Ozark).

Blind audition episodes aired Tuesday and will air today at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is hosting its 20th annual Antiques at the Gardens fundraiser Oct.

1–4 that features 28 antique dealers + design workshops led by renowned experts. The event will support free admission and community programs that keep the Gardens accessible to everyone.

Local congressional representatives joined economic leaders at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington during the Alabama Allies Economic Exchange.

The meeting highlighted Hadrian’s upcoming 2.2M (sqft) factory expected to create 1,000 jobs in Cherokee and reinforced Team Alabama’s push to attract more companies.

On Tuesday, a member of East Birmingham Church of God asked the council for help as the church lost water since December over a disputed $60,000 bill with Central Alabama Water.

A judge ordered CAW to keep service on until the church repairs its piping (bond is $30,000).

UAB breast pathologists published a study that found IHC testing remains reliable for HER2-negative breast cancers, with strong agreement in classifying HER2-low and HER2-ultralow cases.

The research (conducted over two years) evaluated nearly 400 cases to support targeted therapy decisions.

Alabama high school sports saw a record 195,769 athletes last year, a 13.5% jump from earlier seasons.

The AHSAA says more students are playing sports for fun + fair play.

Tomorrow, Sept. 24, high school football kicks off as WBRC Sideline covers Week 5 games including the Pinson Valley vs. Ramsay game (at Legion Field); the show airs Friday night and invites viewers to send in their sideline photos and videos.

Central Alabama high school football Week 6 features non-traditional games as region play is halted; on Thursday, Parker meets Carver-Montgomery at the Cramton Bowl and on Friday, matchups such as Knoxville Catholic at Hoover and Montgomery Catholic at Briarwood offer varied competition.