🌱 Woodfin's Executive Team + Wind Advisory In Jefferson County

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Michael Seale, your host of the Birmingham Daily. Let's get you kin the know today, shall we? Mayor Randall Woodfin announced his Executive Leadership Team for his second term, and most of the staff is going to remain on from his first term. Speaking of announcements from the city, Chief Patrick Smith of the Birmingham PD is going to keep his job as Birmingham's top law enforcement official, and Woodfin named a new assistant chief. Read all about it below!

First, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 69 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Birmingham today:

1. UAB's Police Department has received accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement. (UAB News)
2. Mayor Randall Woodfin Tuesday announced his Executive Leadership Team for his second term, which includes the reappointment of Chief of Staff Cedric Sparks and Senior Advisor and Chief Strategist Ed Fields. (Birmingham Patch)
3. Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith has been reappointed as the city’s top law enforcement official, and Lt. LaQuaylin Parhm-Mack has been named the new assistant chief. (AL.com)
4. A wind advisory is in effect for most of Alabama Wednesday night through early Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Birmingham says occasional gusts of 30-40 mph are possible. (Birmingham Patch)
5. The skeletal remains of Angela Michelle Roberts, who was reported missing July 10, were found near an abandoned home in Birmingham. (Hoover Patch)

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Today in Birmingham:

• What's New with COVID-19 Community Panel: Hear from experts as they give a brief update on COVID-19 news and answer questions. (11 a.m.)
• Now is a great time to donate blood. And you can do so at the Red Cross Blood Drive at the Levite Jewish Community Center today. (Details)
• Want to make art out of pine cones? Then join Pinecone Art Fun at the Birmingham Public Library (3 p.m.)
• The UAB School of Education is partnering with the School of Engineering to host a Trunk-or-Treat event in the EEC parking lot. (5 p.m.)
• NeedToBreathe is playing live at Avondale Brewing Co. (Details)

Birmingham Patch Notebook

• Wild About Animals: Meet the lemurs at the Birmingham Zoo. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
• Birmingham's national Veterans Day Parade returns downtown on Thursday, Nov. 11. (Bham Now)
• The Birmingham Police Department would like to welcome all our visitors and fans to the city of Birmingham for the Magic City Classic. (Twitter)
• This hot new Alabama restaurant grew out of a farmers market stand. (Alabama NewsCenter)
• Join the Greater Birmingham Humane Society October 29th from 6-8 pm at the GBHS Adoption Center as we open its doors for a one-of-a-kind Spooktacular evening for kids of all ages - Tricks or Treats benefiting the GBHS Pet Pantry Program.(Facebook)

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