College Football Heat: Alabama opens at Bryant-Denny vs. East Carolina with extreme temperatures expected—heat index near 110—plus stadium hydration reminders. Local Sports & Culture: Shoals Fest’s final “Locals Only” ticket sale runs Friday in Florence, with $100 weekend passes and Alabama ID required. Arts & Entertainment: Casting calls are open for “Thunder Road” and “Kings,” and a chocolate commercial shoot is set for Birmingham—plus a new “F is for First State” illustrator book signing. Community Spotlight: Selma’s Girl Code Initiative grows from a big-sister/little-sister friendship into a mentorship program for teen girls. Health & Safety: A rabid bat exposure in Colbert County triggers reminders about rabies precautions. Music: Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” keeps climbing, hitting a rare 20-week No. 1 milestone on the Billboard Hot 100. History in Birmingham: A new education and visitor center opens beside 16th Street Baptist Church to confront the 1963 bombing’s legacy. Sports Medicine: Harris Regional Hospital adds Dr. Shane Taylor, a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon. Film/TV Buzz: Paramount+ adds 121 movies and shows for September, with a short list of must-watch picks. College Bands: Florida State’s Marching Chiefs announce more road pep band stops, including Alabama.