Good morning, Birmingham.

Crews began site preparation at the historic Powell Ave Steam Plant on Feb.

10 to transform it into the new KultureCity National Accessibility Park, a project slated to open in 2028. The redevelopment will offer a museum, outdoor amphitheater, and technical college & training center to support sensory inclusion.

Today, United Way of Central Alabama celebrates National 211 Day by highlighting its 2-1-1 hotline, which answered 63,627 calls and texts in 2025 to aid 92,908 people with disaster relief and mental health support.

The free, 24/7 service is available in 99% of communities in over 180 languages.

Birmingham's Mission Pet Health, ranked #2 nationally for company culture, highlights its creative work environment with brain breaks, table tennis, and flexible career paths, and it has several open roles available now (including jobs in marketing, accounting, and real estate development) for local talent.

Birmingham City Council approved an agreement with ACIPCO to expand its manufacturing facilities and corporate headquarters; the company will invest $793.1 million to convert its furnaces to run on electricity (reducing emissions by over 90 percent) and add 80 full-time jobs.

The deal includes tax abatement and hiring incentives.

State Sen. Orr (Decatur) and State Rep. Garrett discussed dwindling funds from the Education Trust Fund at a Business Council briefing Tuesday morning as high PEEHIP costs squeezed money for classroom raises.

They said technology and the CHOOSE Act may reshape education funding going forward.

Freshwater Land Trust installed three new info signs at the Moon River and Grants Mill canoe launches in Irondale last week.

The partnership with the City, the Cahaba River Coalition and a grant from the Alabama Scenic River Trail enhances visitor awareness of local ecology and history.

Yesterday, S&P Global lowered Central Alabama Water's long-term debt rating amid concerns about weak liquidity, aging assets, and a reorganization of management.

The utility's management will present a revised operating and capital budget in March to address these issues.

Central Alabama Water Works fired dozens Monday after mandatory drug tests led to terminations for employees who failed or declined testing — the utility said every worker will eventually be tested, and a local attorney warned the abrupt action could conflict with existing policies.

Birmingham City Council approved a termination agreement with the developer of the old Ensley High School, clearing the way for new plans for affordable housing + retail.

The property, vacant since 2006 and damaged in a 2018 fire, still has $450,000 earmarked for redevelopment, Council Member Sonja Smith said.

A new senior living complex has been approved in Mountain Brook.

Capstone Building Corp received a $17M permit for a building with four floors and 165 units (32 memory care, 32 assisted living, and 101 senior living) that will include an indoor pool, dining halls, and a bistro.

After a week in Children’s of Alabama for a heart infection, 15-year-old McCalla hockey player Tristan Lee returned to the ice Tuesday with the Birmingham Bulls and fulfilled his dream.

His custom jerseys will be worn Saturday before being auctioned to help Children’s of Alabama.

All Them Witches Concert

8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Catch All Them Witches on their House of Mirrors Tour for a night of electrifying music.

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special Concert

8:45-9:44 p.m. — Birmingham Museum of Art — Ticket prices vary — Experience a romantic evening of classic love songs performed under candlelight by the Listeso String Quartet.

Railroad Earth Concert

8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Experience a night filled with soul-stirring music and captivating performances from Railroad Earth.

Mastering Addendums for Real Estate Deals

1-4 p.m. — RealtySouth Training Center — Free entry — Learn to craft addendums that enhance your negotiation tactics in real estate transactions.

Birmingham Home Show

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Admission charged — Explore over 200 booths and engage with home experts for inspiration on your next project.

Corey Holcomb Stand-Up Comedy

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — Two-item minimum — Experience laughter and relatable storytelling from the comedic genius Corey Holcomb.

Ultimate Championship Experience Birmingham 2026

8:00 AM – 7:59 AM — 2340 Crossplex Blvd — Competition entry — Witness thrilling cheerleading competitions with bids for prestigious championships.

Aimee Mann's 22 ½ Lost In Space Anniversary Tour with Jonathan Coulton

8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the anniversary of a cult classic album with Aimee Mann and Jonathan Coulton live in Birmingham.

2026 Annual ECOB Engineering Awards Banquet

Evening — Harbert Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate engineering excellence and network with professionals and students.

Meet the GCs Expo – Birmingham

4-7 p.m. — Events at Haven — Free entry — Network with general contractors and discover new opportunities in the Birmingham construction industry.