🌱 Man Arrested For Rampage + Alabama Maternal Health Task Force

Good morning, hello. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Birmingham Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 73 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. A Birmingham man has been arrested for a rampage that left two individuals dead. The incident began on Saturday evening at a hotel on Kelco Place in Fairfield. Cortney Dion Price, 38 years old, has been charged with murder and is being held at the Jefferson County Jail. Bond has not been set but additional charges are expected. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has extradited the suspected killer of a Jefferson County father. Youit Jones, 35, was transported from Oklahoma to the Jefferson County Jail. He has been charged with killing Nathan Gemeinhart, 42, and is being held without bond. (AL.com)
3. A group of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health will lead the creation of the Alabama Maternal Health Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to lower infant and maternal mortality rates in Alabama. The task force will be creating a strategic plan and implementing it across the state. (Alabama NewsCenter)

Patch deal of the day:

Good knives make all the difference in the kitchen, but you don’t need to overpay for them. Seido Japanese knives are made with strong high-carbon stainless steel (high-carbon knives are more durable and usually more expensive) and have an acute 15-degree angle for a noticeably sharper cutting face (most Western-style knives have edge angles of 25 degrees). For a limited time, Patch readers can get a 5-piece Seido Japanese master knife set for 71 percent off. At just under $70, this chef-quality set is perfect for any home cook and would also make a great gift for the holidays.

(The Patch Deals team scours the web for deals we think you'll love; we may earn a commission on purchases. All deals are as of publication and could change.)

Today in Birmingham:

• Scavenger Hunt At The Woodlawn Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Trunk-Or-Treat At The UAB Child Development Center (9:30 AM)
• Favorite Genealogy Resources At The Birmingham Central Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Birmingham area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Birmingham Patch)
• The City of Birmingham has published the Nov. 2022 Bulk Trash and Brush Pick-Up schedule. Click to view. (City of Birmingham)
• Are you worried about your finances? You can schedule an appointment with a Birmingham Financial Navigator. This is a free service offered over the phone. (City of Birmingham)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you around!

— 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.