🌱 Human Remains Identified + Birmingham Restaurant Week Continues

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Turning sunny; breezy. High: 46 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has identified the human remains that were discovered in an east Birmingham trash pile on Sunday. The remains belong to Jeramy Dean Hallmon, 38 years old. Hallmon lived in a home near the location where his remains were located. He had been missing since November. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has not yet determined the cause or manner of death. (AL.com)
2. The Winter Edition of Birmingham Restaurant Week 2023 will continue through this Saturday. The week-long celebration is meant to highlight and feature the metro area's best restaurants, food trucks, and bars. This is the thirteenth year that Birmingham Restaurant Week has been in operation. Click for additional information on voting, events, and participating restaurants. (Village Living)
3. Portions of downtown Birmingham closed yesterday for a movie shoot. The closures impacted 23rd Street North at 1st Avenue North, 2nd Avenue North, and 3rd Avenue North. The movie shoot was for the film "The Shift." The roads have since reopened. (Alabama's News Leader)

Today in Birmingham:

• Black History Month Trivia At The Five Points West Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Always Write, Never Wrong At The North Birmingham Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Birmingham O'Reilly World Of Wheels At The BJCC (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Birmingham City Schools recognizes the student-athletes that signed letters of intent during National Signing Day. Congratulation! Click the following link to view the photo album. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• The Birmingham Zoo reports that its groundhog, Jamie Bill, is still enjoying its winter nap. Did you see your shadow yesterday? Click the following link to watch an adorable video of Jamie Bill. (The Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)
• The Birmingham Police Department advises travelers that there is no passage on Greensprings Highway at 24th Avenue South. It is unknown when repairs at this intersection will be completed. Drive safe. (Birmingham Police Department, Alabama via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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.