Good morning, Birmingham.

Heavenly Donut Co. is set to open its second location in Homewood on April 17.

The popular shop will debut a collaborative café space with Baba Java Coffee at The Edge while continuing its menu of cake doughnuts, kolaches, and more.

In March, Sen. Tommy Tuberville received a $30,000 donation from VGW Luckyland Inc., an online gambling company aiming to shape Alabama’s gambling laws, as part of his fundraising for governor.

His campaign has raised over $581,000 so far.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 30 counties in Alabama as primary disaster areas due to severe drought—an announcement from Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate—making farm operators eligible for emergency loans if they apply within eight months.

Palmerdale Fire District joined the state retirement system to secure benefits for its 27 firefighters and service employees (located 15 miles northeast of Birmingham) and to boost recruitment and retention after years of effort.

UAB Trauma will host its third annual Heroes and Healers event on Friday, May 1 at the UAB Alys Stephens Center.

The event honors trauma survivors, care teams and first responders with three short films and raises funds for the UAB Trauma Survivors Network.

Last week, 214 homes sold in Jefferson County at an average of $446K, including a 1928 mansion at 2 Rockledge Road in Mountain Brook that sold for $4.51M.

The property was listed by RealtySouth (noted for its gardens and indoor-outdoor living) and helped snap the winter slowdown.

According to Niche's 12th annual rankings released in late March, eight of Alabama’s top ten best places to live are in the Birmingham metro, with Meadowbrook topping the list and cities like Madison, Auburn, Hoover, and Homewood succeeding — additional Birmingham communities rank between 11 and 20.

Birmingham sports fans enjoyed the Barons' opening day on Tuesday at home while the Bulls will play a playoff game on Thursday at Pelham Civic Center.

Legion FC returns Sunday to Protective Stadium for a home match and the Stallions will have their UFL opener next Saturday.

The Regions Tradition Drummond Company Celebrity Pro-Am will bring sports and entertainment figures—including Charles Barkley and Sen. Tommy Tuberville—to Greystone Country Club in Hoover on Wednesday, April 29 as a warmup to the PGA Tour Champions event.

Ole 60 Live at Avondale Brewing

6-8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets start at $56 — Don’t miss the unforgettable live experience of Ole 60 in Birmingham.

A Novel Tasting 2026: Benefit for Birmingham Public Library

6-8:30 p.m. — Birmingham Public Library Central Branch — Ticketed — Enjoy live music, a silent auction, and BPL’s signature tasting of wines, beers, and spirits.

J.B. Smoove Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Stardome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique comedy of Emmy Award-winning J.B. Smoove, known for his role on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.

The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short

7:30-10:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of comedy and music featuring two iconic entertainers.

Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning

12-6:30 p.m. — Sheraton Birmingham Hotel — $350 — Explore best practices in talent retention and workforce development from Alabama's top employers and educators.

Our Town

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia Samford Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a timeless tale of small-town life in this acclaimed production.

Our Town

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Virginia Samford Theatre — Various prices — Experience the classic play 'Our Town' in a charming Birmingham venue.

Our Town

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Virginia Samford Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the charm of small-town life through this classic American play.

Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton Concert

8-10 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Ticket information available online — Experience an unforgettable night with GRAMMY® Award winners performing chart-topping hits.

Birmingham Legion FC vs Indy Eleven

4-7 p.m. — Birmingham Legion FC — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting match as Birmingham Legion FC aims to bring home championships.