🌱 Birmingham Man Allegedly Attacked By Police + Free Photography

Hi there, Birmingham! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters! Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy with a t-storm. High: 89 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. A Birmingham doctor is optimistic about a new trial that clears cancer cells. According to Dr. Stephen Beck, an oncologist at the Bruno Cancer Center at Ascension St. Vincent's, a new trial is offering hope to those with rectal cancer. Results reportedly show that cancer was eliminated for all 18 people in the trial using checkpoint inhibitor medicine. Beck, who was not part of the study, said the results are something he’s never seen before. (Alabama's News Leader)
2. A Birmingham man says he was attacked by police while trying to help with a neighborhood shooting over the weekend. According to Birmingham neighborhood president Eldridge Knighton, Birmingham Police officers used unnecessary force and arrested him while he was trying to help them at the Morrell Todd Homes housing community in the Kingston area. Knighton, who may quit being neighborhood president, said that many residents saw the alleged incident; he worries it won’t help the “no snitch culture” in the community. (WBRC)
3. A Birmingham native used his company to offer free photography services for graduating middle school students. Jarrell Jordan, CEO of Jarrell V. Jordan Company and a graduate of Woodlawn High School and Morehouse College, gave back to students by capturing images of ceremonies for schools that don't have a budget for photography. Thanks to the help of sponsors, Jordan was able to make memories for students graduating from four Birmingham City Schools. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

Today in Birmingham:

• Family Pride Day, At McWane Science Center (9:00 AM)
• Watch It Grow, At Southside Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Dynamic Education Adventure, At Birmingham Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for ways to combat rising gas prices? Here are some transportation alternatives in the Birmingham metro area. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
• If you're in the market for a new home, you'll want to check out this week's Birmingham area real estate roundup. (Birmingham Patch)
• The 10th Annual S’mores and Pours Fundraiser is returning to Birmingham on Thursday at Avondale Brewing Company. (WIAT - CBS42.com)

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You're officially in the loop 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.