🌱 Birmingham's World Games' Deficit + Water Works Board Chair Resigns

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Birmingham Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm or two. High: 79 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. On Thursday, the Jefferson County Commission approved the allocation of $4 million in ARPA funds to address the World Games’ $14 million deficit. The motion passed with a four-to-one vote; Commissioner Sheila Tyson cast the lone no vote. While the games cost $65 million to produce, revenues — including public and private contributions and ticket sales — totaled only $51 million. (AL.com)
2. Birmingham Water Works Board Chair Chris Rice has resigned. The resignation followed less than 24 hours after a news report from former employees who said they warned of billing problems ahead of the crisis and claim they were told to change billing dates. According to sources, the resignation came at the urging of the Mayor. (WBRC)
3. The Community Food Bank of Alabama is celebrating 40 years of service. On Thursday, the food bank held a luncheon, with CEO of Feeding America Claire Babineaux-Fontenot as the guest speaker, at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham to celebrate the anniversary. The food bank, which serves 12 counties, has distributed over 16 million meals to those in need. (WIAT - CBS42.com)

Today in Birmingham:

• Yoga For Teens, At Homewood Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Susannah Seales, At The Fennec (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to the popular national foodie site Tasting Table, Birmingham’s Five Bar and Hattie B’s in the Lakeview Entertainment District have some of the best chicken and waffles in the U.S. (Bham Now)
• Due to potential inclement weather, the Teach BCS Tail Gate event is postponed. A new date and location will be announced soon. (Twitter)
• The Birmingham Police Department’s Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be hosting a Community Police Academy class on Oct. 4 to enhance awareness and give community members an opportunity to learn more about BPD. (Twitter)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.