🌱 Man Killed By Amtrak Train + Birmingham Job Openings + House Fire

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mild with rain and a t-storm. High: 68 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. On Sunday afternoon, a 56-year-old man was killed by an Amtrak train outside of Birmingham. According to reports from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the man was driving his car at the corner of Avenue A and 5th Street South in nearby Lipscomb when he was struck by a train. He was the only person in the car at the time of the accident. Police are investigating the crash. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
2. Birmingham residents in need of a job can browse more than 21,000 local job openings thanks to Bham Now. Right now, there are six job openings for each available candidate in Greater Birmingham. Available positions include a digital content coordinator at United Way of Central Alabama, a software engineer at Pack Health, and a licensed veterinary technician at Alabama Spay/Neuter. (Bham Now)
3. A house fire caused serious injuries to one man on Sunday afternoon. At around 1:15 p.m., emergency services received a call regarding a house fire in the 1100 block of Cotton Avenue. Firefighters found an unresponsive man inside the home and rushed him to UAB Hospital in critical condition. The cause of the fire is now being investigated. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

Today in Birmingham:

• Basketball Open Play At Levite Jewish Community Center (6:00 AM)
• Dr. King Word Search At Five Points West Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Microsoft Word II At Birmingham Public Library (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• January is School Board Appreciation Month! Birmingham City Schools board members have dedicated numerous hours to providing the best strategies for student success within the district. Thank you for your hard work! (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• Birmingham Children's Theatre's Inaugural Lift Every Voice Festival is less than a month away! This event is perfect for the entire community, with a little something for everyone to enjoy. There will be performances, film screenings, workshops, and more. (Birmingham Children's Theatre via Facebook)
• If you're looking to bring home a new furry friend, check out these adorable and adoptable pets that are available now at Birmingham-area shelters. (Birmingham Patch)

That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.