🌱 Parkway East Fatal Crash + Highway 31 Construction

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 59 Low: 47.

Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services responded to a car crash on Parkway East Saturday morning. One of the cars erupted into flames during the incident. The crash resulted in the death of one individual; another person was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. (WBRC)
2. The Alabama Department of Transportation has started on U.S. Highway 31 road work. The department has constructed a barrier wall and guardrail between Bonita Drive and 2nd Avenue South in Birmingham. The construction will result in both sides of the highway closing between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. each day. The construction will continue through Friday, Nov. 18. Birmingham travelers are encouraged to find alternate routes. (WBRC)
3. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Jefferson County. The warning went into effect 9:00 p.m. Sunday and will remain in place through 9:00 a.m. Monday. The freezing temperatures have the potential to kill vulnerable vegetation and burst exposed outdoor piping. (NWS Birmingham)

Today’s Birmingham Daily is brought to you by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Birmingham Daily possible.

Today in Birmingham:

• Fall Wreath Craft At Birmingham Public Library - Woodlawn Branch (9:00 AM)
• Monday Matinees At Levite Jewish Community Center (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Birmingham area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Birmingham Patch)
• The Jefferson County Commission will be hosting a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the downtown County Courthouse at 10:00 a.m. (Jefferson County)
• The City of Birmingham offers free financial help for residents. Click the link to learn about the Financial Navigators program. (City of Birmingham)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.