🌱 Program For Expectant Mothers + Birmingham Man Charged In Shooting

Hey, people of Birmingham! Miranda Fraraccio here with your brand-new copy of the Birmingham Daily.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 83 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Birmingham expectant mothers should take advantage of a free program that supports women through all stages of pregnancy. Baby Yourself, by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, pairs expectant mothers with a dedicated nurse who is ready to go above and beyond a routine doctor’s visit — offering help from prenatal nutrition and education, all the way through labor, delivery, and postpartum check-ins. The program is available for BCBS Alabama members who are expecting a child, whether it’s their first or not. (Bham Now)
2. A Birmingham man in recovery is urging people to carry Narcan with them. Narcan, or Naloxone as prescription medicine, reverses an opioid overdose; it cannot be used to get high and it is not addictive, according to The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH). Kyle Berman is encouraging people to carry the life-saving medicine, stating, "You’re more likely to save a life with Narcan than with anything else.” (WBRC)
3. A Birmingham man has been charged in a shooting at the Dollar General warehouse in Bessemer. According to officials, the shooting occurred on Tuesday between two employees at the Dollar General warehouse on Lakeshore Parkway at 8:55 p.m. The suspected shooter, 48-year-old Stacy Terrell Kidd, of Birmingham, is charged with attempted murder and certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

Today in Birmingham:

• Eurovision Watch Party, At Birmingham Public Library (1:30 AM)
• Adult Coffee & Crafts, At Polymer Clay Creations (2:00 PM)
• Tiny Art Show!, At Birmingham Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Birmingham's Dr. Virginia Campbell has been named to the National Podcaster Hall of Fame. (Bham Now)
• On Thursday morning, more than 50 men and women killed in the line of duty as Birmingham police officers were remembered outside of City Hall for making the ultimate sacrifice. (AL.com)
• City Wide Facility Solutions is expanding into Birmingham with a new location. (Bham Now)
• Don't miss these five new properties for sale in and around Birmingham! (Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all Monday 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.