🌱 Big E Breaks Neck, Recovering At UAB + Bham March For Ukraine

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 65 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. On Friday night, WWE wrestler Ettore "Big E" Ewen broke his neck during a show here in Birmingham. Ewen is currently recovering at UAB Hospital and reportedly reassured his fans, saying, "I'm gonna be alright." In his most recent video message, he detailed the extent of his injury and praised the care he's received at UAB. (AL.com)
2. Over the past few weekends, dozens of Birmingham residents have marched throughout the city to support Ukraine. Marching from Linn Park to Kelly Ingram Park, attendees wore blue and yellow to show solidarity for the country in crisis. Some of the marchers were former Ukraine residents. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
3. Jefferson County and Birmingham city officials have received over $359 million in federal funds over the course of the pandemic, with more money scheduled to arrive this spring. The funds have gone to various projects, with most going to housing and infrastructure. Other domains that have received funding include small businesses, public safety, and healthcare. (BirminghamWatch)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Taxes With AARP - Woodlawn Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Let's Get Crafty! - Southside Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• "I Love You, Say It Back," Exhibition By Jillian Marie Browning - University Of Alabama At Birmingham (1:15 PM)
• Between The Lines - Birmingham Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thousands of people lost power late Friday night into early Saturday morning during very windy conditions across Alabama. Nearly all service has been restored at this time. (6 WBRC)
• Find your new dream home! These Birmingham area properties have just hit the market. (Birmingham Patch)
• Want to support women while enjoying a delicious meal? Visit one of these 20 woman-owned restaurants in Birmingham. ⁠(Bham Now)

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— 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.