🌱 Student Sent To Hospital After Eating Candy + Birmingham Peace Week

Hi all! Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Birmingham Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

Also, FYI: I wanted to let you know that Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Birmingham Patch newsletter and make it their own. We want to pass the torch to someone truly local and in-the-know to write about Birmingham long term. So if you’re interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 66.

📈 Interested in reaching our highly engaged readers with targeted messaging that drives proven results for local businesses? I'm looking for business owners and marketers in Birmingham who want to build awareness, connect with customers, and increase sales. If that's you, click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Several students at Jones Valley Middle School became ill on Tuesday, and one was hospitalized. According to officials, Birmingham Fire and Rescue was called to the school after students became ill after allegedly eating candy. Thirteen students were evaluated ill, while one was taken to Children's of Alabama for treatment. According to the parents of the student who distributed the candy, there was no harmful or illegal substance in the candy. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
2. Mayor Randall Woodfin has declared May 1-7 as Birmingham Peace Week. The announcement comes as the Magic City announces it will host the 2023 International Peace Conference (IPC) on May 4-6. The IPC hosts leaders from around the world to share their solutions to the world's toughest problems. (Bham Now)
3. A new food delivery app is coming to Birmingham and is looking to hire 200 contract drivers in the area. ASAP, a food delivery service formerly known as Waitr, said that delivery demand has grown to the point that hiring is necessary. Drivers have the opportunity to work as much as they would like, and would be working to "delivery anything ASAP" including food, convenience items, flowers, and other items. (AL.com)

Today in Birmingham:

• Talk With A Doc At West End Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Christ Tucker At StarDome Comedy Club (7:00 PM)
• Wilder Adkins At Saturn (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Awooouuu! The Birmingham Zoo shared a photo of Yuma the coyote howling. You can see her at the zoo every Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click the link to learn more. (The Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)
• Birmingham City Schools hosted its Taste of Carver Day. The event was an opportunity for incoming freshmen to get a first look at what will be their school when the fall semester begins. Click the link to watch the video. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• Grab a cup of joe and work from home at the museum! The Birmingham Museum of Art is hosting a coffee bar today, Mar. 1. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can enjoy a warm mug of coffee during your visit. (Birmingham Museum of Arts)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.