🌱 Warning Against Outdoor Fires + BPD Officer Charged With Assault

Hello there, Birmingham. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 78 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Two Birmingham men have been indicted with possession of stolen mail and unlawful possession of Postal Service keys. Khory Deontay Lowe, II, 18, and Dejuan Alexander Wallace, 41, both of Birmingham, were reported on Sep. 6. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Secret Service, and the Huntsville Police Department investigated the case. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. Homewood Fire has warned against open flames outside due to the dry, windy conditions in Central Alabama. With warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, brush fires are more likely to happen. There was recently a brush fire off of State Farm Parkway. (WBRC)
3. A Birmingham police corrections officer has been arrested following an internal investigation. Lavetta Brock, 40, is charged with assault second-degree, and was taken to the Jefferson County Jail. Brock, who has been with the department since July 2021, has been accused of assaulting an inmate. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Magic Moments Sporting Clay Shoot At Children's Harbor (All Day)
• Reflective Nature Walk At Levite Jewish Community Center (1:00 PM)
• Chill Mode At Smithfield Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Birmingham. We particularly liked how the Pinson house is surrounded by nature. (Birmingham Patch)
• ArtPlay's Kids Night Out is great for parents and kids. ArtPlay will be providing childcare nights on Oct. 21, Dec. 11, and April 6. (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
• The Birmingham Vintage Market will showcase over 100 vendors featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, and more. General admission tickets for Friday and Saturday at the door will be $13 and children under 12 can attend for free. (WIAT - CBS42.com)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.