Good morning, Birmingham.

The Great Birmingham Bake Off 2025 will be held at Cahaba Brewing Company on April 5 from 2—4 PM.

Attendees will sample sweet treats, vote for the People’s Choice Award, and support the local nonprofit WE Inc. Junior Board that trains workers for food service jobs.

On March 25, police arrested 30-year-old Tarrence Jennings after a robbery and shooting that injured a local man — the victim later named Jennings as the suspect and officers found him barricaded in an apartment complex, booking him on an outstanding domestic violence warrant.

Inmate Shaquille James Staples, 31, died Monday after a medical event at Jefferson County Jail — he was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:15 p.m. — and the cause of his death is under investigation.

On March 25th, Birmingham police arrested three suspects — 18-year-old Cam'Ron Frost, 18-year-old Jaylen Frost and 22-year-old Taquan Patterson — on capital murder charges for the November 21st double homicide of Camry Enrieque Lee and Michael Allen Carroll near an abandoned house, and they are held without bond at Jefferson County Jail.

The Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour will visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on Saturday, March 29—with events running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—to feature handmade quilts and live quilting demonstrations that showcase the Gee’s Bend quilting tradition.

Visitors can meet quilters and learn about the community’s deep cultural history in quilt-making.

Victoria Ordonez, a young cancer survivor who beat sarcoma five years ago, was surprised on Wednesday morning with a $10,000 scholarship from a partnership between Jersey Mike's and Cancer for College to attend UAB medical school this fall — she plans to become an oncologist to help others like her.

On March 20, the Alabama House passed a school safety bill that will require all public schools to install a mobile emergency response system by 2030.

An amendment tied the system's funding to state school safety funds and the bill now moves to the Alabama Senate for further review (58-30 vote with 13 abstentions).

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Experience an enchanting tribute to Taylor Swift featuring the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

Cherry Blossom Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — Birmingham Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate Japanese culture amidst the stunning beauty of cherry blossoms.

On-Site Tour at Elite Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

9 AM - 7 PM | Elite Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Free entry | Explore a premier senior living community known for its exceptional dining and care.

Birmingham Level 2/3 Training Course

8 a.m. — Weil Wrecker Service — $595.00 — Enhance your skills in light-duty vehicle training with our flagship fundamentals course.

Fred Armisen Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Enjoy Fred Armisen's unique blend of comedy and music in a lively performance.

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour

7-10 p.m. | Lyric Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a night of humor with actress and comedienne Anjelah Johnson-Reyes as she showcases her unique storytelling skills.

Jessie McDonald's Field Trip Comedy Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — Main Room — Tickets available — Experience laughter with Jessie McDonald and Myron Jewels on this comedic field trip.

2025 Autism Walk

9 a.m. — Autism Support of Alabama, Birmingham — $30 — Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month while supporting programs for individuals and families affected by autism in Alabama.

Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Lyric Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the edge and humor of Stavros Halkias on his The Dreamboat Tour.

My Morning Jacket Live in Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the eclectic sounds of My Morning Jacket, a cornerstone of modern alt-rock.