Saturday, November 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident while crossing a street in Birmingham's Acipco-Finley community. WVTM 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A double homicide in Birmingham takes the lives of 21-year-old Joshua Parsons and 16-year-old Alexis Wise, leaving their families and friends in mourning and searching for justice. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Birmingham Police seek community assistance following five shootings, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in solving crimes. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ The Birmingham Police Department seeks public help after a fatal shooting of a 17-year-old following a high school basketball game. 1819 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham Promise marks its fifth anniversary, having awarded $11 million in college scholarships to 1,636 graduates and facilitated internships for over 300 students, bolstering economic mobility for the city's high schoolers. The Birmingham Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Birmingham VA Health Care System has suspended most surgical procedures due to water damage in the sterile processing room, prioritizing safety and upgrading facilities during repairs. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ The new $120 million Cooper Green medical clinic in Birmingham, designed with a focus on modern ambulatory healthcare and patient well-being, is set to open in mid-December. Bham Now
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