Monday, November 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Odessa Woolfolk, a prominent educator and advocate for civil and human rights, will receive the 2024 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The Birmingham Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in Birmingham saw no reported injuries as fire and rescue services responded early Monday morning, with the cause under investigation. ABC 33/40
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting occurred in the Topgolf parking lot in Birmingham, Alabama, with no injuries reported as patrons were temporarily placed on lockdown. 6 WBRC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ David Graves releases 'Alabama Faith,' a coffee table book featuring stained glass windows from 75 Alabama churches, showcasing the state's religious artistry. CBS 42
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Airlines launched a new nonstop flight route between Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and Nashville International Airport. CBS 42
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders in Birmingham mobilize to boost voter turnout for a closely contested presidential election by offering transportation and voter registration assistance. WVTM 13
- ➤ Birmingham's public transportation will offer free rides on Election Day to facilitate voter access to polls. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Jefferson County voters will choose between Democrat Frederic A. Bolling and Republican Douglas M. Roy Jr. for Circuit Court Judge on Nov. 5 to replace retiring Judge Carole Smitherman. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have been criticized for practices that drive up costs and pressure pharmacies, leading to over 1,136 closures since early 2024; a federal probe and proposed legislation seek to address these issues. 1819 News
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