Good morning, Birmingham.

Birmingham firefighters are battling a large house fire on Monday morning.

Staff at Skyline Village retirement home are asking for community donations to help cook meals for about 90 displaced residents after a weekend fire left the facility without power—this aid includes requests to local restaurants and churches—and the home has arranged hotel rooms as cleanup efforts continue.

Birmingham business owners Justin Tarr, Curtis Starks, L’Tryce Slade, and Mike McElwain share advice and plans as Small Business Saturday nears on November 29.

Their stories show how family support and community networks help build local success.

Birmingham now offers many ways to learn and play mahjong through classes, meetups, and clubs held at O’Neal Library, Magic City Mahj, Bird Bam Besties, the 205 Mahjong Club, House of Mahj, and by The Marvelous Mrs. Mazer—each event varies in schedule and cost—so players of all levels can join in. Check social media for registration details and updated times.

Legendary Weird Al Yankovic will perform at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on Oct.

2 as part of his Bigger and Weirder Tour; tickets go on sale on Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. The tour will begin on May 26 in Hollywood, Florida and will visit 90 cities before the year ends.

Coca-Cola will bring its Holiday Caravan to Birmingham from Nov.

19 to Nov. 23 with stops at Lowe’s, Walmart, Piggly Wiggly, McDonald’s and the Birmingham Zoo—offering festive activities, photos with Santa and a Coca-Cola Gifting Box for holiday cheer—before it heads to south Alabama.

Drivers in Birmingham paid a little more this week as average gasoline prices rose 5.4 cents to $2.70 per gallon according to GasBuddy's survey of 550 stations.

Prices remain lower than last month and vary widely across stations—ranging from $2.44 to $2.99 per gallon.

Four Birmingham schools placed in the state's top 10 for STEM in the new Niche rankings—Indian Springs is second, Mountain Brook is fifth, Altamont is eighth, and Alabama School of Fine Arts is tenth.

The report used test scores, student and parent feedback, and class enrollment in math and science.

ALDOT is finishing road work on US 280 to improve travel conditions — local drivers should be aware that traffic may be affected as the project wraps up.

Drivers in downtown Birmingham must exercise caution as westbound lanes on University Boulevard between 16th and 14th Street remain closed until November 30 due to construction at UAB's new Biomedical Research and Psychology building—officials advise following detour signs.

Children’s of Alabama warns that injury is the leading cause of death for children over one—especially with rising firearm injuries, unintentional ingestions, and ATV accidents as the holiday season nears.

Pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Hendrickson urged caregivers to store firearms securely, lock medications away, and ensure children under 16 never operate ATVs without proper safety gear to help prevent harm.

The Alabama Genomic Health Initiative has given genetic tests to over 10,000 Alabamians in all 67 counties to help catch health problems early.

The program—led by UAB and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology—offers personal genetic results that can guide doctors in choosing treatments.

The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 inductees who will be honored on May 9 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel's Ballroom.

A statewide committee selected eight inductees (including Jeff Brantley and Tommy Tuberville) with votes counted by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The Iron Bowl will start under lights at 6:30 p.m. CST at Jordan-Hare Stadium, marking the first prime time kickoff since 2014.

Alabama must win to reach the SEC Championship and College Football Playoff after its loss to Oklahoma—Auburn aims for its first win since 2019.

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.

ACE Cheer Company - Meet the Tribe

9:00 – 10:30 AM — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Free entry — Experience cheerleading excellence and personal growth with ACE Cheer Company.

John Morgan - Standup Comedy Show

6:30-8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 — Experience the heartfelt and bold humor of the 'Ragin Cajun' as he tackles real-life topics with a comedic twist.

Kimberly Akimbo

7:30 p.m. — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming and humorous journey of a teenager navigating family and life challenges.

Kimberly Akimbo Musical

7:30-9:00 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming journey of a teen overcoming obstacles in this Tony Award-winning musical.

Sam Lapidus Montclair Run

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Levite Jewish Community Center — Registration fee applies — Experience Birmingham's Thanksgiving tradition at one of its largest races.

Kimberly Akimbo

7:30-9:00 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a heartwarming musical about the trials of growing up and embracing life's challenges.

Howard Hewett Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Tuxedo Ballroom — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable evening of R&B featuring Grammy Award winner Howard Hewett with special guest Cherrelle.

Kimberly Akimbo Musical Performance

1-2:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Tickets available — A Tony Award-winning musical about a teenager navigating family challenges and personal growth.

Highlands College Leadership Conference

8 AM – 2 PM — Highlands College — Tickets available — Enhance your leadership skills and engage in mission-driven work with industry leaders.