Good morning, Birmingham.

A 66-year-old man died when a falling tree struck his Birmingham home early Tuesday, officials said.

Four new businesses have opened in Birmingham—Southern Flames in Fairfield, Taiwan Street Food in Avondale, Forest Park Pilates in Forest Park, and Buffalo Rock in Homewood—while four additional ventures, including Nami Sushi, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Melting Pot, and Shake Shack, are set to open soon.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott opened on October 8 with 116 suite rooms at 1155 Payton Way, offering a race-themed design with vintage motorcycle and racecar displays.

The hotel features an outdoor patio with fire pits & bistro and is near Barber Motorsports Park and Bass Pro Shops.

Bessemer actor André Holland is set to appear in the new Miami Vice '85 film with Austin Butler and Michael B.

Jordan, with its release planned for May 19 — marking the film’s debut. He is also raising funds to restore the historic Lincoln Theatre as a public cultural space.

Birmingham Zoo welcomed a young male giraffe named Onduli (born Sept.

24, 2025 at the Dallas Zoo) to its Trails of Africa habitat where he joins three female giraffes, Zuri, Ruby and Mopane; visitors can watch his growth as part of the AZA Species Survival Plan.

Almost 12,000 people remained without power on Monday morning after Hurricane Isaias hit Alabama.

Crews restored electricity across most areas by midnight Monday, with residents in Monroeville and Brewton expected to have power Tuesday (Birmingham had fewer than 200 outages).

Birmingham officials have paired police officers with licensed social workers to guide unhoused residents after clearing an encampment at Underwood Park.

The HOPE team is providing immediate shelter and long-term support (including mental health and addiction recovery) to help those in need.

A 9-year-old girl with sickle cell disease had her planned bone marrow transplant from her 13-year-old brother postponed when doctors spotted signs of Moyamoya disease (a condition that affects blood flow to the brain) and now plan six months of further tests.

Dr. Valencia Wells, the first Black president of the Alabama Optometric Association, wrapped up her term on Oct.

3 and now mentors students while advocating for better eye care in the local community—she began her journey in rural Gallion. Her leadership has opened doors for future optometrists in Birmingham.

Alabama lost 20-17 to Georgia Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium as the Tide missed scoring chances.

Analysts said the loss was due to on-field errors rather than officiating mistakes.

Former coach Nick Saban — a revered figure in Alabama football — praised quarterback Keelon Russell for his keen instincts and playmaking skills as he leads his team into their game against Georgia this weekend.

UAB Medicine and UAB Athletics have expanded a five-year partnership to add new branding on football, basketball, baseball, and softball uniforms beginning this season.

Additionally, kids 12 and under receive free entry to the East Carolina game on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Protective Stadium at 6:30 p.m.