🌱 Sunday Morning Homicide + New Ramen Food Truck Coming To Bham

Hello again, everybody. It's Monday in Birmingham and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to an apartment complex fire on Sunday. The incident occurred at 700 Cross Creek Ct. The department did not find any occupants during the incident and no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire has not been determined as of Sunday evening. (WBRC)
2. The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a Sunday morning homicide. According to the department, Kenneth Maddox Jr, 35 years old, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound in the 1900 block of 28th Street Ensley around 1:30 a.m. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Anyone with information regarding the homicide is asked to contact the department. (WBRC)
3. A new food truck serving ramen will be hitting the streets of Birmingham soon. Pop Ramen, owned by chefs Addison Porter and Cory Bolton, will be serving creative ramen bowls to Birmingham residents. The food truck will be sharing its location through its Instagram account. Click to learn more. (Yellowhammer News)

Today in Birmingham:

• Scavenger Hunt At The Birmingham Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Quetzal Bird Craft - Grab N' Go At The Birmingham Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Fall Trivia Night with Kaleidoscope At Hill Student Center (6:00 PM)
• The Head And The Heart At Avondale Brewing Company (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Birmingham area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Birmingham Patch)
• Are you searching for a new coffee shop? Scooter's Coffee and Santos Coffee will be opening new locations in Birmingham soon. Click to learn more. (AL.com)
• The Birmingham Police Department shares a video from its National Faith & Blue Weekend Prayer Walk. Click to watch the full video. (Birmingham Police Department, Alabama via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.