Good morning, Birmingham.

The Shelby County coroner said Glen Mo Spence’s remains were found in Pelham after an anonymous tip led search volunteers to the area, giving closure to his family and community.

Corietta L. Mitchell broke racial barriers with her 1963 solo exhibition at the museum, drawing nearly 600 visitors with seven oil paintings and five prints.

The museum now honors Black American art at its 75th anniversary show (opened Sept. 26) and continues to search for Mitchell’s work.

UAB marks five years since the Heersinks made their historic $100 million gift, expanding its School of Medicine and fostering medical innovation (with 12 endowed chairs and 10 spinoff companies).

A Birmingham proclamation honors a legacy that boosts education, research, and community health.

The Oak Mountain High School 'Spirit of Cahaba' Marching Band held two-a-day practices on July 20, just south of Birmingham to prep for fall football season and upcoming shows at local parks; the 317 students worked under near-100° heat while also supporting community fundraising + service efforts.

Birmingham City Schools is adding $2.5M in recurring compensation for administrators in its new FY2027 budget to help keep school leaders amid competitive offers from nearby districts.

The changes include converting some positions from 10-month to 12-month terms with salary bumps (ranging from about $6,500 to $19,700).

Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon delivered a keynote speech on free speech and faith at API’s annual dinner in Birmingham last Thursday, addressing social media censorship while API president Stephanie Smith awarded Melea Stephens and recognized 20 state legislators as the 2026 Legislative Champions.

Cuffing season is here and Nicole Sade’ Daniel advises locals to take their time on early dates (setting clear boundaries) to build meaningful connections.

The advice encourages enjoying the process of getting to know someone without rushing to label the relationship.