🌱 Vehicle And Camper Fire On I-65 + Local Woman Killed By Pellet Gun

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. On Monday morning, a vehicle and a camper caught fire on I-65, shutting down three lanes of traffic. Birmingham firefighters responded around 11 a.m. and had the flames under control by noon. As of Monday evening, it is unknown if anyone was injured or how the fire started. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. A 25-year-old Birmingham woman was found dead in an intersection with injuries from a pellet gun on Friday night. Asia Monique Johnson was found on First Avenue North, where she was pronounced dead. Sgt. Monica Law said no suspects are in custody. Johnson leaves behind a 1-year-old daughter. (AL.com)
3. Birmingham restaurants and other small businesses are still dealing with supply chain issues. Ted's Restaurant, a Birmingham staple founded in 1973, had to change its signature dish because okra has been unavailable for months. Additionally, materials like biodegradable to-go plates and cups are rare and expensive. (WBRC)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Quetzal Bird Craft (Grab N' Go) At Southside Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Circle Of Life Knitters At Levite Jewish Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Diaper Giveaway At Titusville Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Tuesday Trivia At Dave & Buster's (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. The Weimaraner Rescue of the South has 6-year-old Kosmo and 4-year-old Sela available. Click to see all the pets available in the area. (Birmingham Patch)
• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Birmingham. Available openings include customer service, business education, and financial services. (Birmingham Patch)
• On Oct. 14, the McWane Science Center is hosting an overnight Harry Potter event. $60 tickets include admission, pizza, breakfast, and a movie ticket. (Bham Now)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow 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.