🌱 Free Rides To Polls + Threatening Note Found At Elementary School

Hello all. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Birmingham Daily, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 82 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Birmingham On-Demand will be offering rides to polling locations today, Nov. 8. The rides are free to anyone that wants to cast a ballot. The local rideshare service announced Election Day rides at the same time as announcing its plan to expand its service to 19 new neighborhoods. To book a ride, simply use the Via app or call 205-236-0768. (AL.com)
2. Birmingham's Inglenook Elementary School reports that a paper containing a possible threat to students and teachers was found on Monday morning. The school's parents were notified. The individual responsible for the note will be subject to the district's Code of Conduct. The note is still under investigation. (WBRC)
3. Birmingham's week has begun with record-warm temperatures. The previous record was broken with Monday's 82-degree weather. Today will feature warm, dry weather with patchy fog. There will also be a total lunar eclipse this morning. Click for this week's weather forecast. (WVTM)

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Today in Birmingham:

• UAB Toy Drive At The University of Alabama at Birmingham (All Day)
• Fall Wreath Craft At Woodlawn Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Basic Microsoft Word At Five Points West Regional Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Circle of Life Knitters At Levite Jewish Community Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Birmingham area that are searching for forever homes. Click to view the complete list. (Birmingham Patch)
• The City of Birmingham reminds the community that there is still time to claim the Child Tax Credit. Click to learn about eligibility. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15. (City of Birmingham Government via Instagram)
• If you're searching for a new job or considering a career change, browse this list of Birmingham area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Birmingham Patch)

You're all caught up for today! 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.