Birmingham Municipal Elections + Unemployment Falls In Birmingham

Good morning, Birmingham, and happy Election Day! I hope everyone is going to get out and vote if you can. Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know today in Birmingham.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 94, low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Birmingham today:

1. Birmingham municipal elections are today. Here is the rundown of every candidate on the ballot, and where you need to go vote. (Birmingham Patch)
2. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was approved Monday by the FDA. Check out one UAB doctor's reaction to the news. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. Birmingham's new G-League basketball team, the Birmingham Squadron, is gearing up for its inaugural season at the BJCC. See how you can get free tickets. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
4. Good news: The Birmingham metro's unemployment rates fell in July. (Birmingham Business Journal)
5. Three Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Birmingham metro have opted to close its dining rooms due to an employee shortage. Basically, the demand for Chick-fil-A is overwhelming the few employees the stores have. (AL.com)

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Today in Birmingham

• Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., Visiting Lectureship at UAB - Berry (7:15 a.m.)
• Tau Tuesday - University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment (10 a.m.)
• Stepping Up for Families in 2021: A Virtual Event to Benefit Family Guidance Center of Alabama (3:30 p.m.)
• Bracelet Making - University of Alabama at Birmingham - Arts and Culture (5:30 p.m.)
• Birmingham Barons vs. Montgomery Biscuits at Regions Field (7:05 p.m.)

Birmingham Patch Notebook

• Alabama Theatre: "Due to the untimely passing of Jeanne Robertson, the show on Oct. 15 at the Alabama Theatre has been cancelled. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers." (Facebook)
• James Spann: "The view from Pine Tree Country Club this evening." (Instagram)
• Birmingham City Schools: "BCS is looking for substitutes! Subs are needed for classified, certified/non-certified teachers, and long-term certified/non-certified teachers." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Birmingham: "This Saturday, the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Rally with Charles Barkley! Join us for Comments from Charles Barkley Drive-through & walk-up vaccinations." (Facebook)
• Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department: "Fact: We respond to many children that have ingested toxic household cleaning products. One of the most common chemicals ingested by children is bleach. Some parents pour bleach in cups or glasses before doing the laundry." (Facebook)

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— Michael Seale

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