🌱 Severe Weather Possibilities + Athletic Director At Miles

Welcome back, Birmingham! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on around town today. Let's start by talking about Wednesday — specifically, Wednesday's weather. The National Weather Service says some severe storms could be on the way Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a cold front. Also in the news, Miles College picked an interim athletic director after Reginald Ruffin left for Tuskegee last week. Read more below.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower. High: 75 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Birmingham:

1. After a weekend that saw record-high temperatures in central Alabama, the National Weather Service in Birmingham says the area should brace for some possibly severe weather by mid-week. (Birmingham Patch)
2. Take a look at some of the most exciting new restaurants, breweries and bars coming to Birmingham in 2022. (Bham Now)
3. World renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson, a Birmingham native, died Sunday at his home in Massachusetts. (Birmingham Patch)
4. Miles College has named an interim athletic director to replace Reginald Ruffin, who left for Tuskegee last week. (Birmingham Patch)
5. The Central Alabama Food Bank will add two new programs starting next year. See what they are up to on WVTM. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Cheer on the Auburn Tigers as they take on the University of Houston in the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. (11 a.m.)
• Check out the weekly Open Jazz Session hosted by True Story Brewing Company and Alabama Jazz hall of fame artists. (6 p.m.)
• Come enjoy Board Game Night at the Casual Pint at The Grove in Hoover. (6 p.m.)
• It's Tequila Tuesday and Karaoke Night at Cabo Coastal Grill. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Here are some places where you can get a COVID test in Birmingham now. (Bham Now)
• The Birmingham Zoo hasn't quite met its Dec. 31 $50,000 fundraising target, and hopes you’ll help them get there. (Facebook)
• The early spring and late fall are excellent times to observe various warblers at Monte Sano State Park Huntsville, according to Alabama Audubon. (Facebook)

• YMCA of Greater Birmingham has its pool bubbles up at multiple locations. That means it's the perfect time to go for a swim! (Facebook)

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