🌱 Birmingham Woman's Body Found + 45th Annual Central Alabama Pride

Good morning, Birmingham. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny, nice and warm. High: 92 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Police in Birmingham discovered the burned body of Jermiera Ivory Fowler after she failed to return home from a Facebook Marketplace meetup. The 31-year-old woman had been last seen on Wednesday afternoon and was found deceased on Thursday. Authorities determined that Fowler had been shot and then set on fire, and while the possibility of the Facebook Marketplace meetup being connected to her death has not been ruled out, additional facts have been uncovered by detectives. No arrests have been made thus far. (WAFF)
2. A shooting incident in unincorporated Jefferson County, near Bessemer, resulted in one man sustaining life-threatening injuries and another man being arrested. The altercation took place in the late afternoon on Thursday, and responding sheriff's deputies found a 21-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. After deploying search resources, authorities were able to establish contact with the suspect and arrange for his surrender. The suspect, identified as Quandarrious Roberts, was subsequently booked into the Jefferson County Jail on a charge of attempted murder. (AL.com)
3. Central Alabama Pride launched its 45th annual pride celebration by recognizing LGBTQ+ leaders through a special awards ceremony on Jun. 1. The event marked the beginning of a week-long series of festivities aimed at promoting unity and progress within the community. Notable honorees included the CEO of AIDS Alabama, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Representative Neil Rafferty, who was recognized for his outstanding activism in advancing LGBTQ+ rights. The pride parade, a key highlight of the celebration, is set to take place on Jun. 11 with a significant number of participants already registered. (WBRC)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Tiny Book Of The Month Club At Avondale Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Citywide Resource And Career Fair At Central Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Alabama Adapted Athletics program is expanding its offerings by introducing a para track and field team, set to compete in the fall of 2023. Evan Williams, a recent alumnus and dual-sport athlete has been chosen as the coach for the new team, and he is actively recruiting athletes and planning the team's schedule. The program aims to build on existing facilities and collaborate with other schools to promote the growth of para track and field programs nationwide. (The University of Alabama via Facebook)
• Birmingham City Schools recognized Huffman High School's Class of 2023, consisting of 243 graduating seniors, four of which have committed to military service. Among the class, there are also 50 merit scholars and a remarkable total of over $10 million in scholarship offers. Congratulations to the graduates! (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• For this week's Firefighter in Action, the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department highlighted Jancee Peterson from Fire Station 5 at the Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport. Peterson has been a member of the department for over 15 years and continues to give her best effort to serve the Birmingham community. (Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you soon for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.