🌱 Wild Weather Highs And Lows + One Man Injured In Shooting

Hello again, friends! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 57 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. The weather this weekend will be a rollercoaster ride. This morning features temperatures in the mid-20s, and by early next week, highs are expected to be in the 80s. The rain of this week will subside to cooler, drier weather on Saturday and Sunday. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. One man is receiving treatment at UAB Hospital after a shooting on Thursday afternoon. According to police, the shooting took place just after 1:30 p.m. in the area of 33rd Street and 33rd Avenue North. As of Friday evening, the severity of the man's injury is not yet available. (AL.com)
3. A man has been charged and arrested after a deadly DUI accident. According to authorities, the man was driving under the influence of alcohol on Elton B. Stephens Expressway North at the Highway 31 exit ramp. There, he struck a woman who had been stranded on the side of the road after her car broke down. (WBRC)

Today in Birmingham:

• Department Of Music Percussion Symposium At The Hulsey Center University of Alabama At Birmingham (All Day)
• Tiny Book Of The Month Club At Avondale Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Run Chicken Run Almost 5K At Good People Brewing Company (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Greater Birmingham Humane Society wants you to meet some incredible volunteers. Sisters Avalina and Lorelei made handmade blankets for the dogs at the shelter. Click the link to see photos of the furry friends enjoying their gifts. (Greater Birmingham Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Birmingham Zoo is gearing up for its spring season! The zoo is inviting everyone out to "Tails in the Trails" on May 5. Click the link to see the details. (Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)
• The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department recognized Firefighter Paramedic Sean Brennan. Brennan has been with BFRS for four years. Click the link to see the video highlighting Brennan's career. (Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.