🌱 Three Teenage Shooting Victims + New Exhibition Driving Law

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 83 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Birmingham today:

1. At 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jun. 13, three young teenagers were victims of a shooting in the 1400 block of 19th Place S.W. According to local officials, all three victims were taken to the hospital and remained stable during that time. The suspect or suspects are currently still unknown, as well as what the motive could have been. The police have not yet ruled out the possibility that the victims knew the suspects. (AL.com)
2. Birmingham roads are still having issues dealing with exhibition driving, with new footage that was filmed on I-20/59 revealing a reckless driver doing doughnuts and holding up traffic. Because police were not present during this incident, which occurred above Birmingham’s City Walk, there is not much that they can do; however, a new law will be put into place in two months where police officials can have a little more power when it comes to these situations. This new Alabama law will allow police "to revoke a license for exhibition driving, seize a vehicle involved, [and] give jail time," and they can use video evidence and social media in investigations. (WBRC)
3. On Monday, Jun. 12, John C. Brown took on the new position in office as the city manager down the road in Tarrant City Hall, but his position is being questioned due to him not being the mayor. The council has been skeptical of the current mayor, Wayman Newton's, ability to lead. Hence, the council hired Brown; however, Newton has filed a lawsuit stating that the council did not have the authority to do so and create this position. (AL.com)

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Today in and around Birmingham:

• Art By Leon Miller Jr. At Birmingham Central Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Ousler's Sandwiches Ribbon Cutting At Lane Parke [Mountain Brook] (9:30 AM)
• The Art Of Origami At Springville Road Regional Branch Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Steel City Smooth Jazz Fest will take place from Jun. 16-17 at Linn Park, featuring Alex Bugnon, Adam Hawley, Zapp, and more! To buy tickets, click here. (Birmingham Festivals and Events)
• On Saturday, Jun. 17, the Birmingham Museum of Art will be hosting its free African Heritage Festival! To register, click here. (Birmingham Museum of Art via Facebook)
• Today (Jun. 14) at 6:00 p.m., the Greater Birmingham Humane Society will be hosting the Birmingham Baron's Wet Nose Wednesday at Regions Field, where attendees can meet and take home a new best friend! RSVP at the link. (Greater Birmingham Humane Society via Facebook)

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

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.