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Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A class action lawsuit aims to address complaints from drivers about unfair towing practices in downtown Birmingham, highlighting issues with payment systems and calling out 'predatory' towing. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Birmingham's Second Avenue South has undergone a $3.2 million road diet improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, enhancing the area with more green spaces, bike lanes, and pedestrian-friendly features. The Birmingham Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vacant house in Birmingham experienced a fire causing total destruction, with no reported injuries. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Fabin Houston Boyd, a 70-year-old from Birmingham, was fatally injured in a hit-and-run while crossing Finley Boulevard. AL.com
- ➤ A 32-year-old man, Roderick Miquel Cook Jr., was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in western Jefferson County. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham is nearing a record high in homicides for the year, with concerns over public safety and crime control being highlighted by local law enforcement. WVTM 13
- ➤ Birmingham Police seek public aid in solving the November 18, 2023, homicide of LaKevin Debruce, offering up to $5,000 for tips leading to an arrest. 6 WBRC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rick Bragg and Roy Wood Jr. will be honored as 2024 Alabama Humanities Fellows at the Alabama Colloquium in Birmingham on December 2, 2024. Bham Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new TA Express full-service travel center has opened on Bankhead Highway near I-59, featuring fast-food outlets and extensive facilities for truckers. Bham Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama to experience rain and potential thunderstorms on Tuesday, with colder weather following. WVTM 13
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