🌱 Deadly Morning Crash On I-59 + Home Listings At New Peak Since 2021

Hello, friends. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Birmingham today. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. One person died after a crash on I-59 on Thursday. Officers and Fire and Rescue Service members were dispatched to the scene at 7:36 a.m. Two vehicles collided on I-59 northbound at Messer Airport Highway. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the other driver was taken to the hospital. As of Thursday evening, there is no news on the surviving driver's condition. (AL.com)
2. As the housing market shifts, more homes are becoming available to buyers. A local broker spoke with WBRC about how the housing market is adjusting to changing economic indicators. According to Jeremy Miller, the realtor interviewed in the video, listings are at their highest rate since January 2021. (WBRC)
3. In case you missed it: The Red Rock Trail System has expanded. The 750-mile network of trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes is one step closer to connecting all of Jefferson County. The latest segment completed the Hugh Kaul Trail which connects parts of Avondale to the network. (Birmingham Times)

Today in Birmingham:

• Banned Book to Movies at Homewood Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Bards and Brews Poetry Slam at Central Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Punk Night at True Story Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• SoulGrown shared a gorgeous photo of some home-style ham and beans. When was the last time you had some soul food? (SoulGrown • Birmingham via Instagram)
• Birmingham Police Department arrested a carjacking suspect on Wednesday. Two officers were injured during the car and foot chase that followed. (Birmingham Police Department, Alabama via Facebook)
• Are you ready for the silent auction at the Birmingham Zoo? It's all live right now and will continue through Sep. 9 at 9:00 p.m. Swoop in and bid on some amazing offerings. (The Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.