🌱 $10.8M Grant For Healthcare Training + One Man Killed After Dispute

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon thunderstorm. High: 92 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in and around Birmingham:

1. Birmingham is receiving a $10.8 million grant for a healthcare workforce training program. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, was funded through the American Rescue Plan's Good Jobs Challenge. Partners are expected to train and place over 1,000 jobseekers in healthcare jobs. (Alabama Political Reporter)
2. One man is dead after a dispute led to a shooting in Center Point. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 2500 block of Second Way Northwest at about 8:51 a.m. When officers arrived, the 28-year-old was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital but died due to the wound. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. If you're headed through Trussville soon, you may want to be wary of lane closures. The Alabama Department of Transportation is planning right or left lane closures on I-59 southbound for asphalt repairs between mileposts 140 and 148. These lane closures will take place between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from Sunday, Aug. 8 to Friday, Aug. 12. (Trussvilletribune)

Today in Birmingham:

• Giant inflatable in the Outdoor Pool at Levite Jewish Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Yoga for Teens at Homewood Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Pour Minds Live at Lyric Theatre (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A local business owner donated 60 brand new instruments to five high school marching bands in Jefferson County. Mike Cohen teamed up with Bethel Baptist Church to make the donations. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
• The city of Birmingham celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Way Station. Mayor Woodfin joined other leaders for the opening of the shelter for homeless and at-risk youth. (City of Birmingham Government via Instagram)
• Interested in maintaining your personal health? Birmingham Public Library invites you to Five Points West Regional Library for a Health & Wellness Expo. On Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., professionals will be available for free health screenings and information on a wide variety of personal health issues. (Birmingham Public Library via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.