Alabama ICU Beds Are Full + Teen Killed In Bessemer Shooting

Morning, neighbors! Michael Seale here with your Birmingham Daily. Let's all have a fantastic Thursday here in the Magic City!

First, today's weather: Rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 88, low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Birmingham:

1. Alabama hospitals are in a crisis situation as the Alabama Hospitals Association says COVID-19 patients are overwhelming health care workers across the state, and the state's hospitals have no available ICU beds. (WBRC)
2. The City of Bessemer will require masks in all municipal buildings, following the Bessemer City Council's vote Tuesday night. (Birmingham Patch)
3. Multiple people were shot Tuesday night in Gate City. Two victims were taken to UAB Hospital, and another victim was taken by private vehicle to St. Vincent's. All of the victims are expected to recover from their wounds. (WBRC)
4. A teen was killed and two other victims were injured after a fight escalated into gunfire inside a Bessemer store. (AL.com)
5. The Alabama Department of Public Health says people with weakened immune systems are now eligible for an additional dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine following a primary messenger RNA vaccine series. (Alabama NewsCenter)

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Today in Birmingham

• Dining Out For Life Birmingham — AIDS Alabama. (8 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting — Mums Unique Consignment Boutique. (10 a.m.)
• Joint Enrollment Virtual Open House — University of Alabama at Birmingham, Career and Professional Development. (4 p.m.)
• Toddlers Playhouse and Mobile Party Rental Ribbon Cutting, Vestavia. (4:30 p.m.)
• YWCA Kids Corner at Regions Field. (6 p.m.)
• Bill Bugg and Friends at Homewood Theater. (7:30 p.m.)

Birmingham Patch Notebook

• The University of Alabama: "Our Script A tradition is BACK!! #TodayAtUA, the class of 2024 and class of 2025 joined us in Bryant-Denny Stadium." (Facebook)
• James Spann: "Sunrise this morning over Mobile Bay… photo from @kelly_dubs." (Instagram)
• Chez Fonfon: "Try our pan bagnat – tuna, roasted peppers, farm egg, olives – and find out why it’s a summertime favorite." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Birmingham Alabama: "Diurnally driven showers and thunderstorms are possible across the state." (Facebook)
• WBRC Fox 6: "End of Watch. This is part of the funeral procession route for Police Officer Juan Gomez. Officer Gomez will be buried at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. Thank you for your service." (Twitter)

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