Good morning, Birmingham.

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit will headline BCA’s annual Business Dinner on Oct.

21 at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, joined by his popular golden retriever Peter as he will share his perspective on leadership and success with local business and government leaders.

Local and visiting artists will unveil 30+ new murals at Urban Supply in the Parkside District on Saturday, Oct.

17, with live music by Pynk Beard and local vendors + food trucks set to join the free celebration from 12PM to 8PM.

Chef and painter Roscoe Hall's work opens today in a new exhibition — Roll Call: Two Hundred Years of Black American Art — at the Birmingham Museum of Art, featuring 250 Black American artists in its permanent collection.

Jefferson County Commission approved an agreement on Thursday morning for a new Kimberly shopping center that will feature a Publix to help address the local food desert.

The $30 million project will bring 67 jobs (a county estimate) and is expected to generate revenue over 10 years.

The Alabama Independent School Association board voted to end athletic programs at member schools starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Schools that want to keep sports must join new leagues after the AHSAA restructuring separated public and private teams.

Birmingham City Schools is offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for certified special education teachers to fill 34 vacancies as student needs grow.

District officials encourage qualified applicants to apply immediately.

The UA System announced executive appointments as it restructures oversight to support growth in higher education and healthcare.

Effective Oct. 1, Dana Keith becomes senior vice chancellor for finance and investments, Mark Foley will serve as vice chancellor for administration, and Mary Caroline Wynn is appointed secretary of the Board.

Gov. Kay Ivey invites residents to set aside their phones and explore Alabama’s natural benefits in observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day today — the state offers vast outdoor spaces that support both recreation and conservation.

A new report from the Birmingham Children and Youth Commission laid out a cradle-to-career plan—focusing on improved early education, after-school programs and job connections—to launch pilot programs in Woodlawn–Kingston and Smithfield–North and South Titusville, and Mayor Woodfin stressed that the plan sets measurable goals.

TikTok settled with Alabama by agreeing to pay at least $100 million and add safety features for teen users (including a non-personalized feed, a two-hour daily limit, break prompts, and a ban on cosmetic filters) just before the trial was set to begin Monday.

Shelby County law enforcement leaders in Calera are urging officers to seek help during Suicide Awareness Month after CDC data shows they face a 54% higher suicide risk than the general public (new peer support teams and local clergy are now available for staff).

RealtySouth lists 14 new Birmingham homes available this weekend, with choices ranging from modest two-bedroom houses to larger family properties, and open houses scheduled at select listings & detailed contact info provided by agents.

UAB faced Navy at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept.

25 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham for its American Conference opener. The Blazers, coming off a loss, needed to adjust to Navy's triple option play (the Midshipmen have won all previous meetings three to zero).