🌱 Birmingham Area Hospital Grades + Water Works Rate Increases

Hello, people of Birmingham! Michael Seale here on this Veterans Day with the latest issue of the Birmingham Daily. You may or may not know that the Birmingham Water Works Board plans to raise rates again. Well, you have the chance to let them know what you think about it at a public hearing. Also in the news, Birmingham area hospitals were ranked for safety by Leapfrog, and you may be surprised to know that none of the hospitals in Birmingham received an "A" grade. Read more below.

First, today's weather:

Variable clouds with showers. High: 71 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories in Birmingham today:

1. The often-criticized Birmingham Water Works Board is set to hold a public hearing on recent rate increases and the 2022 budget. (Alabama's News Leader)
2. Leapfrog gave its safety grades for hospital across the country, including Birmingham metro hospitals, and the grades are somewhat mixed. (Birmingham Patch)
3. Tension erupted between Jefferson County Commissioners Sheila Tyson and Lashunda Scales over county redistricting. (AL.com)
4. A baby boy from Birmingham has been recognized as the world’s most premature infant to survive. (WHNT News 19)
5. The Birmingham Veterans Day Parade returns after COVID-19 led to a virtual celebration last year. (AL.com)

Today's Birmingham Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

Today in Birmingham:

• The nation's oldest Veterans Day parade is in downtown Birmingham today! (1:30 p.m.)
• Restoration Academy is hosting Tee Off Fore Troops, an event at TopGolf benefiting RA students of parents who serve in our military. (6 p.m.)
• Bring your friends and come out to support HUB at Bingo and Brews night at Cahaba Brewing Company. (7 p.m.)
• Are you a fan of Hall & Oates? Check out H2O: The Hall & Oates Project at the Lyric Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
• Catch Garrison Starr and Matthew Mayfield live at Saturn. (8 p.m.)

Birmingham Patch Notebook

• 15 of Birmingham's Most Epic Deli Sandwiches. (StyleBlueprint)
• 5 reasons you need to head to this free, family-friendly festival Nov. 20 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Bham Now)
• The Birmingham Zoo has new operating hours. During the months of November, December, January and February the Zoo will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. (Facebook)
• Birmingham City Schools congratulates Ramsay High's Coach John Benjamin on receiving Secondary Teacher of the Year for the 2021-22 school year! (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• The Better Skin Co. — Skincare! The Better Skin Co. Save 25% and use code Patch25! (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Michael Seale

About me: I am a lifelong Alabama resident with more than two decades of media under my belt. I have worked for a daily newspaper, a weekly newspaper, a monthly magazine, a television station and a couple of radio stations. I also tried my hand at marketing for a little while. But I love writing news. This opportunity to bring Patch to Birmingham is a chance for my hometown to benefit from a new - and better - way to read and receive news.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Birmingham Daily? Reach out anytime to michael.seale@patch.com.