Good morning, Birmingham.

Jimmie Hale Mission will open soon ahead of the coming cold to provide essential support for local residents.

Officials say the new facility is designed to help the community prepare as temperatures drop.

Today, the Birmingham Zoo invites residents to donate $20 (minimum) to name one of its Madagascar hissing cockroaches after an ex as part of its Valentine’s Day fundraiser; donations must be submitted by Thursday, Feb.

12 and the naming board will be unveiled Saturday, Feb. 14.

Raising Cane's plans to open a new Birmingham restaurant in 2026 as part of a 29-location expansion, including 11 new stores launching this month in other states.

Details on its opening date will be announced soon.

The Alabama Community College System has grown into a key player in local higher education funding as lawmakers focus on community colleges for job training and workforce development.

This session, budget decisions will affect 25 communities amid rising health insurance costs.

Recent heavy rains turned trails at Heardmont Park in Shelby County into mini rivers after storms on Friday and Saturday.

Some park visitors paddled under bridges, but officials warn that high currents + dangerous conditions continue.

Heavy rain has caused flooding across central Alabama today, prompting local crews to assess roads and advise residents to use caution.

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners began accepting applications from physicians for a medical cannabis certification permit on Friday.

Physicians must have an active license and complete a four-hour course (offered by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama) before applying.

Legendary coaches Nick Saban and Tommy Tuberville were inducted into the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame along with Ralph Friedgen and Gary Stokan on Friday ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinals in a state ceremony (71 inductees to date) that honored decades of college football contributions.

On June 13, 2024, a crowd at Lake Mitchell watched Christy Swaid break the Guinness World Record as the oldest to perform a backward somersault on a jet ski — the champion overcame injuries and personal setbacks to earn the accolade and later launched the Checkered Flag Living foundation.

C.A. Jones Concert

7-10 p.m. — Saturn — Ticket information available — Experience the melodic vibes of C.A. Jones with hits including Aquarius Moon.

JD Baker at The Fennec

5:30-8 p.m. — The Fennec - Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of acoustic vibes and lively jam sessions with local musician JD Baker.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Samford Bulldogs Basketball

1-3 p.m. — Pete Hanna Center — Free trial available — Catch the live action as two college basketball teams face off in a thrilling matchup.

Magic City Bitcoin Meetup

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage with local enthusiasts to discuss all things bitcoin.

Carl Broemel Concert

8-10 p.m. — Saturn — Ticket prices vary — Experience Carl Broemel's soulful blend of folk, rock, and country in a vibrant music venue.

2026 AMEA Professional Development Conference

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex — Registration required — Explore professional development for music educators in a vibrant setting.

Trippin With Ty: Laughs and Good Vibes

5-8 p.m. — The Venue on 20th — Free entry — Enjoy good vibes, crazy stories, and nonstop laughs in person.

Books & Beyond

6:30-8:00 p.m. — O'Neal Public Library — Free entry — Experience book clubbing with a twist at this engaging discussion event.

55th World of Wheels

3 PM - 9 PM — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Cost TBD — Celebrate custom automotive craftsmanship at the largest indoor custom auto show in the Southeast.

Nashville SC vs. Birmingham Legion FC - Club Friendly Match

1-3 p.m. — 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting friendly match between Nashville SC and Birmingham Legion FC.