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Hi there, Birmingham! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What nearby businesses want changed at Birmingham's planned Oasis homeless center
  • How will Birmingham City Schools spend its 10% budget increase?
  • When Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out takes over Legacy Arena

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sweltering heat, temps: high: 97, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Birmingham business owners raise concerns over planned Oasis homeless respite center (wvtm13.com) — A new daytime homeless respite center called Birmingham Oasis is planned for the Smithfield area, offering services like healthcare, housing navigation, showers, and meals. Nearby business owners say they support helping unhoused residents but worry about security and want clear safeguards, while construction delays leave the project's opening timeline uncertain for now.
   

2. PARCA survey highlights education concerns (birminghamwatch.org) — Birmingham City Schools just approved a 2027 budget topping $544 million, including major investments in a new career and innovation center, capital projects, and teacher retention. Released the same week, a statewide PARCA survey shows most Alabamians worry education is underfunded and would even pay more taxes, though they're divided on which taxes and on school vouchers.
   

3. Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live Is Coming to Birmingham (abc3340.com) — Nick Cannon is bringing his Wild 'N Out Live – The Next Generation Tour to Birmingham's Legacy Arena at the BJCC on November 24, promising improv comedy, rap battles, games, and audience participation. The Birmingham date is part of a 20-city tour, with ticket presales starting September 22 and general sales opening September 24 through LiveNation.
   

4. FBI: Alabama fugitive accused of child sex crimes captured in Thailand (abc3340.com) — Authorities have returned a 43-year-old fugitive to Birmingham after his arrest in Thailand on serious child sex-crime charges originating in St. Clair County. FBI Birmingham and local officials say the international operation moved unusually fast, and the suspect is now jailed without bond while prosecutors prepare the next steps in the case.
   

5. Drought conditions worsen across Alabama, raising wildfire risk (wbrc.com) — Reported from Birmingham, officials warn that worsening drought across Alabama is drying out the ground and raising wildfire risk as we head into the state's driest months. With rainfall running well below normal, residents are urged to be cautious with outdoor burning, avoid fire pits on windy days, and watch for possible burn bans.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We're looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our team in a Property Management and Data Entry role.
    Compensation & Training • Competitive pay: $30 per hour • Includes one week of free training Interested? Call or text: 470-748-7062 Email:… (Nextdoor Fairview Estates)
  • Good Morning, I was listening to the Gary Richardson Show this morning and they were discussing what Jefferson County Community service offers to people 50 and older.
    Some the things they which requires senior make a certain in and live along or with someone. It depends on t he service you need. They offer 1… (Nextdoor Belview Heights)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Birmingham. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Birmingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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