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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Fairfield residents soon face court over skipped trash service?
  • What Birmingham’s BBB says to do before you return that gift
  • How a Christmas bombing reshaped Birmingham’s civil-rights fight

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📰 News we're reading

1. Fairfield cracking down on trash ordinance after illegal dumping arrests (wbrc.com) — Fairfield, just outside Birmingham, is tightening enforcement of its trash ordinance after three arrests in an illegal dumping case, and more residents could soon face court for skipping city trash service. Mayor Herman Carnes says cleaner streets are a top priority, while the police chief urges neighbors to report dumping when they see it. These changes could affect how Fairfield households handle their garbage and fees.
   

2. Holiday returns can get tricky: BBB warns shoppers to slow down, stay alert (wbrc.com) — Birmingham’s Better Business Bureau is warning local shoppers to handle post-Christmas returns quickly but carefully, as many stores tighten policies and scammers target people looking for easy return help. Leaders urge residents to use gift receipts, avoid third-party return offers on social media, and work directly with retailers to keep refunds and merchandise safe.
   

3. Today in Alabama history: Fred Shuttlesworth home was bombed, Dec. 25, 1956 (al.com) — Birmingham readers are reminded of a pivotal local civil-rights moment: the 1956 Christmas bombing of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth’s Birmingham home after he vowed to desegregate the city’s transit system. The piece recounts his miraculous survival, fearless leadership in Birmingham demonstrations, and lasting influence on the broader civil-rights movement.
   

4. Christmas history and more: Down in Alabama (al.com) — A well-known rabbi at Birmingham’s Temple Emanu-El is leaving for a new role near Chicago after helping guide local Jews through a tense period following the Hamas attacks. The newsletter also highlights Mobile’s role in a massive artificial reef project and other Alabama-flavored Christmas notes, giving Birmingham readers a mix of faith, science, and holiday history.
   

5. How holiday meals can be triggering for people with eating disorders (wbrc.com) — Birmingham-area mental health experts are warning that holiday meals can be especially tough for residents living with eating disorders, even as families gather to celebrate. They explain how comments about weight, appearance, or portions can trigger harmful behaviors and urge loved ones to focus on connection instead of food. Local readers are reminded that anyone in crisis can call or text 988 for confidential help.
   

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