Good morning, Birmingham.

Water has been restored at the Park at Hoover Apartments, but residents say they spent nearly a week without water due to an unexpected leak that led to flooding and black mold—some families report ongoing damage and health risks—while management says repairs are complete.

A family left their Hoover apartment after heavy flooding forced them out— they are now looking for a new place to live.

Larry James, a missing boater whose body was recovered on Nov.

21 in Hale County, was honored at a funeral service held Saturday at More Than Conquerors Faith Church on Dennison Avenue SW—Birmingham, where the Black Contractors Association presented a proclamation in his memory. He was a respected leader and owner of James Paving whose loss leaves a void in the local construction community.

Nick Pihakis started Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q from a small pizza parlor on Clairmont Avenue in 1985 and built it into a regional restaurant empire with 52 locations in six states.

In 2014 he launched the Pihakis Restaurant Group and will open Valley Post in Chelsea later this year — a six-acre complex that brings four restaurant brands together.

A new Milo's restaurant will open in Fairfield on Dec.

6 at Aaron Aronov Drive. The restaurant will host a Fairfield Family Day on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — it will feature family-friendly activities including a bounce house as part of the chain's long legacy.

Maplesville School will dismiss all students early at 11:30 a.m. on Dec.

4 so families can support the football team in their state championship game — the team, which secured its spot with a 59-18 win over the Leroy Bears, will face Wadley High at 3 p.m. at Protective Stadium in Birmingham.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin visited John Herbert Phillips Academy for a parent-student luncheon in late November and stressed that Birmingham City Schools must be the first choice for families.

He vowed to expand his Cradle to Career plan and the Birmingham Promise program—launched in 2019—to boost financial aid and mentoring opportunities for local students.

A local organization in Birmingham is delivering meals to cancer patients—this effort aims to provide proper nutrition during treatment.

Realtor Tiffany Henry will host a gathering for first-time homebuyers on December 6 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel on Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. in Birmingham — the event offers a supportive space for Black women and women of color to learn about homeownership.

Alabama and Georgia will meet this Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) for the SEC Championship as playoff spots are at stake.

Georgia opens as a 1.5-point favorite while Alabama holds a 6-0 record against Georgia in SEC Championship games (their past wins remain unbroken).

On Saturday, UAB beat Tulsa 31-24 in their season finale despite having 39 players absent after a team incident—Jevon Jackson rushed for two touchdowns including the game-winning run while Jalen Kitna threw two touchdown passes.

UAB ended its season with a win away from home — the team secured a strong finish in its final game through improved plays.

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.

Jeff Dunham Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Ticketed event — Experience the hilarious ventriloquism of Jeff Dunham and his unforgettable characters.

Marvin Hunter Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with the award-winning comedian Marvin Hunter.

Alabama Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

1:30 PM & 6 PM — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet with live music from the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.