🌱 Man Found Dead Monday + New Chelsea School District On Ballot

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Birmingham Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. A 59-year-old man was found dead on Monday night. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, the man was killed by blunt force injuries during an assault. Police say they are investigating the death as a homicide. Police say the man's body was found at 8:48 p.m. in the 200 block of Sixth Place North. (AL.com)
2. Residents of nearby Chelsea will have the opportunity to vote on whether a new school district will be organized. Mayor Picklesimer says that he believes that the ballot measure, which will be decided by voters on Jul. 12, is the best way to provide better facilities to Chelsea students. The City Council is split on the feasibility of a new school system. Read more at the link. (280 Living)
3. Illegal dumping is on the rise in Birmingham. A city councilor said that he's fed up with the dumping, which tends to be from construction projects in town. The companies are dumping their waste without paying the fees necessary to take the debris to a landfill. According to Councilor Hunter Williams, the city will be tracking offenders using "trash cameras."(WBRC)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Chair Yoga With Bridgette Wimbleduff At North Birmingham Regional Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Movie Mania: Oceans of Possibilities At Smithfield Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Cooking Demo With Chef Matthew Murphee of Arlington House At Five Points West Regional Branch Library (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Lifeline Children's Services is hosting its 7th annual fundraiser. The fundraiser runs through August, and funds benefit adoption agencies. (280 Living)
• James Spann shared a photo of lightning striking near Shelby County. Click the link to see the brilliant shot. (James Spann via Instagram)
• SoulGrown Birmingham shared a shot of a mouth-watering cheesecake. Click here to learn how the baker is bringing Middle Eastern desserts to Birmingham. (SoulGrown • Birmingham via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.