🌱 Avondale Community Shooting + Birmingham's Connect 99 Campaign

Hello all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Birmingham Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cool. High: 52 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. The Birmingham Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the city's Avondale community on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. on 41st Street North and resulted in the death of one male victim. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the department. (AL.com)
2. The City of Birmingham has announced an internet service subsidy program. The Connect 99 campaign will be working with eligible residents to apply for the federal subsidy. Eligible households can get $30 per month toward high-speed home internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program. There is also a one-time discount of up to $1,000 for an electronic device available for eligible households. Click to learn more about the Connect 99 campaign. (WBRC)
3. Downtown Birmingham residents have reported a string of car break-ins. The residents have filed multiple reports with the Birmingham Police Department. According to the residents, the thieves did not steal anything of value from the cars — just registration papers. According to multiple window repair shops, there has been an increase in vehicle window repair requests. (WBRC)

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Today in Birmingham:

• UAB Toy Drive At The University of Alabama at Birmingham (All Day)
• Fall Wreath Craft At The Woodlawn Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Fall Wordsearch Puzzle At The Woodlawn Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Thanks for the Giving! At The North Birmingham Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Birmingham area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Birmingham Patch)
• The Birmingham Botanical Gardens will be hosting its last Storytime at the Gardens of 2022 on Friday, Nov. 18 at 10:00 a.m. (Birmingham Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• The Junior League of Birmingham presents the 2022 Market Noel Steering Committee. Click to watch the video. (Junior League of Birmingham via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.