🌱 Comic Book Series' National Success + 5 Gun-Related Homicides

Hello again, everybody! It's Wednesday in Birmingham and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Today's issue includes:

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An afternoon thundershower. High: 85 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Birmingham natives created a comic book series that reached national success after being pitched to Shark Tank. The comic book series, Black Sands, started in 2017 when the couple decided to create a comic book highlighting children who do not typically see themselves represented. Birmingham Public Schools bought $37,000 worth of the comic book series for students interested. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. During Memorial Day weekend, five gun-involved fatalities were reported across Birmingham. The respective police departments are investigating all five deaths as they try to discover the causes of each person. Among the five victims were two teenagers under 18 years old. (CBS 42)
3. The new house bill 473 is in the works to help homeless mothers safely surrender their newborn babies through baby boxes. The new law states that mothers have up to 45 days to surrender an infant in a hospital or fire station. Lawmakers say this will be a long process necessary to the Birmingham communities. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

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Today in and around Birmingham:

• Bib & Tucker Sew-Op: The March Quilts At Central Library Art Gallery (9:00 AM)
• Teen Summer Movie Series At Homewood Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night With Zach Austin At Ferus Artisan Ales (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Yellowhammer Cards & Gaming has opened in Greystone Centre in Birmingham. The new card and gaming store offers sports cards, Disney character cards, and more. (280 Living)
• The annual Zoo Brews event at the Birmingham Zoo starts again this June to raise money for conservation. This year's event will feature 20 breweries, wineries, and ciders from around the area. (Village Living Online)
• The Free Friday Flicks outdoor summer movie series moves from Hoover's Veterans State Park to Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham. Movies this year are "Encanto," "Drumline," "The Princess & The Frog," "Minions: The Rise of Gru," and "Back to The Future." (280 Living)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.