🌱 Former Local Meteorologist Dies + Nashville's Best Tacos Are OTW

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Former Birmingham meteorologist, Dennis Washington, has died at 49. Washington, who worked at Birmingham’s WBRC Fox 6 for nearly 18 years as a meteorologist, died on Tuesday after a battle with Leukemia. Former coworkers and friends paid tribute to Washington on social media. (AL.com)
2. The UAB Health System is adding another Alabama hospital to its network of a dozen affiliate hospitals. The Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston (RMC) recently signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to become an affiliate of the UAB Health System. “An affiliation with UAB will help ensure we can continue to meet the healthcare needs of our friends, family, and neighbors in Northeast Alabama for years to come,” said Jay Jenkins, Chair of the RMC Board of Directors in UAB’s press release. (Subscription: AL.com)
3. Ladybird Taco has made its way to the Magic City area, as well as four other new and coming soon businesses. From coffee and breakfast tacos to mouthwatering queso, the Nashville-born taco hotspot truly has it all. Ladybird Taco is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its new location at 300 Rele St in nearby Mountain Brook. (Bham Now)

Today in Birmingham:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct To You! At 500 Shades Creek Parkway (9:00 AM)
• Tiny Book Of The Month Club At Avondale Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Grab N' Go - Black History In Art At Birmingham Public Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Black History Month is on at the Birmingham Public Library! This year, the library’s theme is “Black Resistance” with over 70 programs happening across almost all BPL locations. More information on the events is available on the library's Black History Month page. Birmingham Public Library hosting over 70 Black History Month programs. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
• John Patrick’s “The Curious Savage” debuted at the ACTA Theatre in nearby Trussville this past weekend under the direction of Angie McGowan. Tickets are still available for this weekend's shows at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. (Trussvilletribune)

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

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.