🌱 25-Year-Old Shot, Killed At Apartment + Two Boys Rescued From Creek

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. A 25-year-old was shot and killed on Thursday night. Jonathan Devon Glenn of Birmingham was shot at 2816 29th Place West Apartment A, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office. He was discovered on the front porch after a neighbor heard several gunshots. Officials say the death is being investigated as a homicide. (Trussvilletribune)
2. Officials are describing an ambulance shortage in Jefferson County as a "public health crisis." While the United States is experiencing a widespread shortage of EMTs, Jefferson County's woes are even more so because emergency services are largely privatized. According to emergency services, some parts of Jefferson County may not be able to receive emergency services when 911 is dialed. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
3. Two boys were rescued from a flooded creek on Thursday night. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to a call for help in the 4800 block of Avenue W. According to Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Jackie Hicks, the two boys were unharmed. Click the link to see a video report on the incident. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

Today in Birmingham:

• Crafty Saturday at Mt Laurel Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Kickin' It With the Blazers at PNC Field (2:00 PM)
• Adult Coffee & Craft at Homewood Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Birmingham invites you to an open house at the Negro Southern League Museum on Saturday, Aug. 20. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for the celebration of the life and legacy of Sam Hairston. (City of Birmingham Government via Facebook)
• Birmingham Police Department congratulated their school resource officers on receiving the Respect for Law Award from the Birmingham Optimist Club. Click the link to see the group photo with the officers. (Birmingham Police Department, Alabama via Facebook)
• Farmers Market at Pepper Place is celebrating National Farmers Market Week from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13. The Market is happy to accept SNAP/EBT funds in exchange for fresh produce and locally-sourced foods. (Farmers Market at Pepper Place via Instagram)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for 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.