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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham, Alabama, hosts the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parade and offers multiple events in November to honor veterans, including ceremonies, runs, and community activities. Bham Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 59-year-old man died after his vehicle crossed into opposing lanes and collided with another vehicle on Bankhead Highway in Birmingham. ABC 33/40
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The family of Sgt. Wytasha Carter, who was killed in 2019, ties his death to a chronic shortage of officers and training within the Birmingham police force. ABC 33/40
- ➤ A man was shot in east Birmingham, sought help from a state trooper near Dead Man's Curve, and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. AL.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alabama is the third-highest state for families experiencing difficulty affording everyday expenses due to issues like low wages and a regressive tax system, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data. AL.com
- ➤ Birmingham Water Works' proposed budget includes a 4.9% rate increase and changes in rate structuring, sparking customer opposition ahead of a November vote. 6 WBRC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham City Schools received a $3.1 million grant to enhance mental health services, aiming to hire more credentialed professionals and expand student access to care in response to rising needs post-COVID 19. The Birmingham Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama and Virginia collaborate in Operation Free to seize over 48,800 grams of illicit drugs, including 1,700 grams of fentanyl, in a united effort to combat the nationwide fentanyl crisis. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ The FBI in Birmingham established a 24-hour command center to ensure election security and address any potential threats during Election Day, in cooperation with local law enforcement and the Department of Justice. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Birmingham City Councilman J.T. Moore was arrested for DUI while driving a city-owned vehicle in south Alabama. 1819 News
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Concert
Experience a live performance by the legendary hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at Iron City in Birmingham.
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Casey Rocket Concert
Experience an exciting evening of music at the Casey Rocket event in Birmingham, featuring performances at the popular venue, Saturn.
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Cavetown Live with Frankie Cosmos
Experience an evening of enchanting music with Cavetown and Frankie Cosmos at Iron City in Birmingham.
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Birmingham Squadron Faces Off Against Mexico City Capitanes
Experience a thrilling basketball showdown as the Birmingham Squadron take on the Mexico City Capitanes at the Legacy Arena.
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Jokes On You Comedy Night
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Food Distribution at the Birmingham Dream Center
Experience a community-focused food distribution event offering fresh produce, dry goods, meat, and dairy for those in need.
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TechFest Alabama: Boosting Manufacturing through Innovation
Experience a day dedicated to enhancing manufacturing profitability with cutting-edge automation and valuable networking opportunities at Back Forty Beer Company in Birmingham.
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Mobile Pantry Food Distribution at New Pilgrim Baptist Church
Experience a drive-up food distribution offering fresh produce, dry goods, meat, and dairy for families in need.
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Jay Pharoah Stand-Up Comedy Show
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Inaugural PRG KultureCity Birmingham Race
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