Good morning, Birmingham.

The city of Birmingham is hosting a food drive to support households affected by the loss of SNAP benefits—local residents can donate food at the Christian Service Mission, with items moving to neighborhood food banks.

Donations are being accepted today from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Birmingham teen Ethan Hill, who has helped the homeless since he was 6, now needs community help after a tree crashed on his trailer and his truck broke down—threatening his nonprofit, Ethan’s Heart.

He invites volunteers to join his seventh Annual Bags4Blessings Winter Homeless Survival Supply Packing Party on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Don Hawkins Recreation Center.

The Jimmie Hale Mission and Pathways will open warming stations on Sunday and Monday evening in downtown Birmingham to offer up to 150 guests and 10 women and children a safe, warm meal, cots, and shelter when temperatures fall below freezing — the mission gets $75,000 from the city and needs more donations to cover expected costs.

Hoover students are helping communities in Jamaica through volunteer projects that support local needs.

They began their initiative recently and will continue working with community partners in the coming weeks.

Six turkey trots in Birmingham will take place before Thanksgiving with races scheduled for November 22 in Homewood and Hayden and on November 27 in Chelsea, Birmingham, Jasper, and Montclair.

Participants will run 5Ks, a 12-mile race, and a fun run to support local causes — events set to boost community health.

Today, Lapeer Steak and Seafood opened at The Hardwick on Rotary Trail in Birmingham—this new restaurant serves prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a rotating seasonal menu and is co-led by Chefs Andy Long and Blake Hartley, a local culinary veteran.

The restaurant offers lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday with free lunch parking and complimentary valet for dinner.

A big fire on Halloween burned four buildings on 20th Street South—leaving Blush Salon with no salvageable supplies or workspace while its owner meets with a realtor to find a new spot and a suspect faces a preliminary hearing Dec.

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Birmingham’s Alabama Fiber Festival will be held at Cahaba Brewing Co on November 14–15, offering over 50 vendors + 27 hands-on workshops along with live music, food trucks and even an alpaca on Saturday.

Community members can RSVP for free entry while additional tickets provide early access and extra benefits.

A nonprofit called The Flourish was awarded part of a $1.17 million grant from South Arts to support building a Black arts district and youth programs in Ensley (a historic Birmingham neighborhood).

The group, one of 17 awardees in a Cultural Sustainability program across nine states, plans to use the funds to boost local art and community well-being.

UAB School of Nursing received a five-year $1.8 million grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research for its iHEAL training program—designed to recruit predoctoral and postdoctoral nurse scientists through hands-on learning, mentoring, and coursework.

The program will build research skills to help develop new methods to address health disparities.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and the Medical Association announced changes to the prior authorization process to help patients get care faster.

The update stops AI for denials, cuts repeat paperwork for chronic conditions, offers a Gold Card program for trusted doctors, and will soon add online approvals — measures that aim to reduce delays.

Lamont and Jackie Pickens start each day with prayer in their Pinson home as they care for their 4-year-old daughter Zoey who was diagnosed with CDKL5 and relies on a feeding tube for her nutrition.

They follow a daily routine that includes taking Zoey to Hand in Hand Early Development Center in Birmingham and managing her therapies—faith and community support help the family face each challenge.

Josh Meloy Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Josh Meloy at Iron City in Birmingham.

Scarlet House Live Music Event

7-9 p.m. — WORKPLAY — Pricing not listed — Experience an evening of vibrant live music at one of Birmingham's favorite venues.

Marc Rebillet Concert

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Experience a unique live performance by Marc Rebillet during his tour.

All Time Low Concert

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Avondale Brewing Company — Standing General Admission — Rock out with All Time Low in a lively outdoor setting.

Atreyu Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available through Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster — Catch the powerhouse performance of Atreyu live in Birmingham.

Alabama Fiber Festival

9 AM – 5 PM — Cahaba Brewing Company — Tickets available now — Celebrate creativity at this vibrant fiber arts festival with workshops and marketplace.

Rodney Perry Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 to $30.50 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Rodney Perry, known for his dynamic performances and rich history in the comedy scene.

Shayne Smith: Stand-Up Comedy

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr — $20 to $30 — Enjoy an evening with Shayne Smith, an up-and-coming comedian known for his unique storytelling.

Gabby's Dollhouse Live!

5 p.m. — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an enchanting live show featuring Gabby and the Gabby Cats in a colorful quest to restore the rainbow.

Jagged Edge Concert

7-9 p.m. — Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience smooth harmonies and unforgettable R&B hits from the iconic group Jagged Edge.