Good morning, Birmingham.

State legislators approved an $800,000 contract for Firehouse Ministries' Pathway to Purpose reentry initiative today, offering housing assistance, job training, mentorship and mental health support to formerly incarcerated individuals in Birmingham.

The program aims to expand services to help community members successfully reenter society (a step to reduce recidivism).

A U.S. military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq earlier this week, killing all six onboard including an Alabama father stationed in Birmingham who had just been promoted & moved his family into a new home.

brick & tin opened its fourth Alabama location in Cahaba Heights on March 13 at 3151 Green Valley Rd in Market Square Shopping Center.

The restaurant features a bar, patio & bakery and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Legendary storyteller Ira Glass will share insights from decades in radio at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39 + discounted rates are available for UAB staff and students.

Country singer Gavin Adcock will perform at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater on Friday, Oct.

16 as part of his 'The Day I Hang It Up' Tour — he will be joined by special guests Braxton Keith and The Creekers, with tickets on sale Friday, Mar. 20 at 10 a.m. via LiveNation.com.

Retired deputy chief Felicia Rucker-Sumerlin made history as the first female deputy chief in Jefferson County after earning a Criminal Justice Administration degree in 2011 from Columbia Southern University.

She rose from jail work to serve as patrol and school resource officer, paving the way for others in law enforcement.

Dr. Christina Pierpaoli Parker from UAB explains that sleepiness means you cannot keep your eyes open while tiredness is low energy from a long day, and only sleep cures sleepiness.

She suggests using physical activity and caffeine (a natural boost) to manage tiredness and support daily function.

The Magic City Links chapter is hosting free mammogram screenings on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. to noon at Alabama Regional Medical Services Clinic (7001 Crestwood Blvd, Suite 822, Birmingham).

The Fight Like A Link program helps remove hurdles that keep people from getting screened early.

Workers began demolition Monday, Mar.

16 as Brookwood Village’s former Belk store is being redeveloped into a $124 million, 135,000 sqft orthopedic clinic for Andrews Sports Medicine along U.S. 280. Fairway Investments said interior tear-down will commence before demolition continues in April.

Phil Wickham Live Concert

7 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Tickets from $33 — Experience an evening of uplifting music with Phil Wickham in Birmingham.

Cash Langdon Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Saturn — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring the captivating sounds of Cash Langdon.

Exceptional Lives Expo

10 A.M. – 2 P.M. — Vestavia Hills Civic Center — Free entry — Explore valuable resources and engage in fun activities tailored for families of individuals with special needs.

The Menzingers Live with I Am the Avalanche

7-11 p.m. — Saturn — Tickets from $76 — Catch The Menzingers for an unforgettable night of music in Birmingham.

Birmingham Bandstand Open Mic Night

7-10 p.m. — The Nick — Free entry — Experience a vibrant showcase of local talent in an intimate 21+ setting.

Interactive Playtime for Kids

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Birmingham Public Library Avondale Regional Branch — Free entry — Enjoy engaging activities for lap sitters and teetertotters with their caregivers.

The Brook & The Bluff Concert

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — $45/ea — Experience live music with The Brook and The Bluff in a vibrant Birmingham setting.

Rumpshaker 5K Run

8:00 a.m. — Regions Field — Entry fee applies — Participate in a fun 5K run and promote colorectal cancer awareness.

Retirement Party at TrimTab Brewing

6:30-9 p.m. — TrimTab Brewing Company — Ticket required — Celebrate a special retirement with friends featuring Kerosene Heights.

Interceptor Live

7-10 p.m. — Saturn — Free entry — Experience electrifying live music at Birmingham's favorite venue with Interceptor.