Good morning, Birmingham.

The Jimmie Hale Mission will open a warming station today and Friday night to provide shelter from colder temperatures — the station runs from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. and serves men, women, and children with food plus free shuttle rides from Linn Park.

The Jimmie Hale Mission held a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday for staff and residents at 5:00 p.m. to kick off holiday support, with volunteers serving about 80 people and preparing over 1,200 meals for Thanksgiving along with warming station services on the following days—efforts that showcase local care for those in need.

Communities across Central Alabama are planning holiday events in 2025 — Birmingham will host its official tree lighting on December 7 from 4 to 7 p.m., and nearby cities will present parades, markets, and additional festivities — offering locals a variety of family-friendly celebrations.

Birmingham hosts 14 events this Thanksgiving weekend from November 28 to November 30, featuring a tree lighting at Regions Bank, Iron Bowl viewing, and a festive market at the Museum of Art — along with Small Business Saturday and family fun across the city.

Local organizers are offering sports, music, and seasonal activities that invite community members to celebrate the holiday together.

Roll Cajun Boudin food truck from Birmingham is turning the closed Iron City Grill on 22nd Street South into a sit-down Cajun restaurant in early 2026—offering live music, a full bar, a coffee shop, a Cajun grocery and a bakery while its food truck and catering continue to serve customers.

A new micro-grocer named Nourish Grocer will open on December 6 in Five Points West to offer fresh, local foods and affordable staples for families—Bama Health Foods’ team developed the concept to improve healthy food access in the area.

The grand opening will include free wellness boxes for the first 25 guests and special giveaways during related workshops.

The National Weather Service Birmingham confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Jefferson County on November 25—an EF0 near Graysville that tracked 12 miles and an EF1 near Mt. Olive that moved 2.85 miles.

Both storms caused tree and outbuilding damage without any reported injuries or fatalities.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced new homes under construction in Pratt City, a neighborhood devastated by a deadly 2011 tornado—part of his housing initiative.

He said more than 2,000 new homes are in the pipeline—an effort to rebuild a lasting legacy.

Birmingham city officials and One Roof will host a free symposium on December 1 at Regions Field from 1-5 p.m. to discuss homelessness solutions—following a $1.5 million funding boost and plans for coordinated community support.

Longtime Birmingham News photographer Charles Nesbitt, best known for his famed image of Bear Bryant and Pat Dye at a hunting lodge in 1982, died on November 23 at age 81—his work captured a quiet moment that became an iconic part of Alabama sports history.

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.

Support Group for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

6:30 p.m. — Levite Jewish Community Center — Free entry — Gather for emotional and informational support for patients and families dealing with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

ACT Trumbauer High School Festival 2025

December 5-6 — University of Alabama at Birmingham — $10 – $100 — Experience a celebration of high school theater with one-act plays and group events at this storied festival.

Missionfest Birmingham

12-8 p.m. — Downtown Birmingham — Entry details not specified — Celebrate community and faith through various missions and activities.

Killer Whale Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — The Nick — $7 Membership required — Experience the fusion of contemporary dream pop and '70s soul sounds with Killer Whale.

General Membership Meeting & Hall of Fame Banquet

09:00 AM-06:00 PM — Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa — Cost Info TBA — Celebrate achievements and honor Hall of Fame recipients with inspiring speeches and networking.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghost of Christmas Eve

11 AM - 5 PM — Legacy Arena — Special ticket pricing available — Experience the holiday rock tradition with TSO's spectacular live performance blending music and theatrics.