Good morning, Birmingham.

The Titusville Branch of Birmingham Public Library reopened on Sept.

29 after foundation repairs and a celebration with over 100 locals at 2 Sixth Avenue SW — the updated 8,100 sqft building now features fresh paint, new flooring, carpeting and updated furnishings to serve community needs.

Academy Sports + Outdoors is set to open a new 55,000 sqft store in Gardendale on Nov.

1 — its 18th Alabama location and expected to create 60 jobs. The store at 650 Gayle Street near the I-65 exit will feature national brands including Nike, Adidas, Jordan and YETI.

Chantal Drake became interim director of the Birmingham Museum of Art on Aug.

1 during its 75th anniversary celebration — she now leads initiatives including the Roll Call exhibition through Jan. 17 while the board searches for a new CEO.

Birmingham’s Niki’s West has been named by The Takeout as Alabama’s restaurant with the largest cult following.

The meat-and-three, serving Greek-inspired Southern comfort on Finley Ave since 1957, remains a cherished community spot.

Students at Glen Iris Elementary learn to turn fruit scraps into nutrient-rich soil as part of the ongoing Green Loop Initiative by the Jefferson County Department of Health.

The hands-on program led by Farmer Kristina (Jones Valley Teaching Farm) has helped save 55 lbs of edible food from being wasted.

The Birmingham Public Library is hosting Ready Saturdays, a free play-based early learning program that will run every Saturday in October and November from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2100 Park Place (Expect More registration has closed).

UAB researchers are using driving simulators and neuropsychological tests to study when patients with traumatic brain injury can safely resume driving, with evaluations at three and six months (aiming to predict one-year outcomes) to help guide recovery decisions locally.

A new UAB study shows that regions used for focused, central vision develop unique neural connections while peripheral areas remain similar across individuals.

This research may lead to personalized rehabilitation for patients adapting to vision loss.

Demolition on the former Carraway Hospital is expected to complete by year's end to clear the way for The Star Uptown, a 52-acre mixed-use development with homes, restaurants, and retail planned for Norwood.

The work was delayed to protect an adjoining parking deck operated by the BJCC.

Between Sept. 25 and Oct.

1, 203 homes sold in Jefferson County with an average price of about $442K and a median of $319,900 — the James Rodgers Realty Group report also highlighted the top 25 expensive sales, including a $7.4M home on Vestavia Drive in Vestavia Hills.

High school football week 7 will begin tomorrow, Oct.

8, with WBRC Sideline covering games on Friday night. The broadcast will feature matchups such as Bibb County at Pleasant Grove and Wenonah at Oak Grove for local fans to follow.

Auburn and Alabama will play an exhibition game on Oct.

22 at Legacy Arena — both teams will wear road uniforms — while fans are encouraged to dress in navy or crimson to create an even split in the arena.

Alabama and Tennessee will face off in the Third Saturday in October rivalry next week — the game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. in Knoxville.

Tennessee, facing challenges on offense, looks to test Alabama’s strength.