🌱 Birmingham Hosts World Games + Local Bachelorette Contestant?

Good day, people of Birmingham! It's me again, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Birmingham Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Birmingham-Southern College will host over 3,600 athletes in July for the 2022 World Games, an international multi-sport event. The 2022 event marks the 11th World Games and both schools encourage the public to ask about volunteer opportunities. (CBS42)
2. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth airport is seeing a positive rebound in travel and business nearly two years after pandemic shutdowns. The international airport, which is Alabama's largest airport, continues to increase passenger traffic by creating exceptional customer experiences. (WVTM13)
3. A Birmingham resident may be on the newest season of "The Bachelorette." ABC announced via Facebook a group of more than 30 men who may be on the upcoming season and 27-year-old safety manager Corbin Shaw's photo was among them. The Birmingham resident drew more than 1,000 comments from the show's fans. (AL.com)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Black History Trivia Challenge - Southside Branch Library (All Day)
• CSW Suits for Success - University of Alabama at Birmingham (7:00 AM)
• Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event - Von Maur in Riverchase Galleria (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a Physical Agility Ability Screening today at 9 a.m. at the Birmingham Police Academy. It is an open test for anyone who is considering becoming a Birmingham Police Officer. (Facebook)
• Registration for Greater Birmingham Humane Society's Critter Camp opens today! Be sure to sign up your animal-loving kids ages 6 to 11 for this awesome, week-long experience. (Facebook)
• Through Mar. 31, become a Friend of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and save $10 on new and renewing memberships with code MM22. Members help the Botanical Gardens nurture, protect, and share the beauty of the gardens with the community. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all 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.