🌱 750-Mile Birmingham Trail System + Life Of Bishop Calvin Woods

Morning, people of Birmingham! Kayla Harrison here with the latest issue of the Birmingham Daily.

First, today's weather:

Chilly with clouds and sun. High: 44 Low: 27.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Birmingham:

1. A massive 750-mile trail system is planned for Birmingham. It includes multi-use trails, parks, bike lanes, and sidewalks. The trails are for recreation, alternative transportation, physical and mental health, the preservation of green space, community connectivity, economic development, and tourism. (AL.com)
2. The Birmingham Times explored the legacy of Bishop Calvin Woods, a Birmingham Civil Rights giant. Woods claimed that God called him to his preaching work, and he wanted to help people be saved. He said, "We're intercessors concerned about people trying to help them for real...we got to keep on doing that." (AL.com)
3. A Pennsylvania company says it plans on restarting work at a Birmingham-area site. HarbisonWalker International intends to open a 200,000-square-foot facility by the end of the year with 50 workers. They make refractory products that are designed to withstand extremely high temperatures in uses including steel production. (WIAT - CBS42.com)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Academic Achievements in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - UAB Graduate School (12:00 AM)
• MLK Jr. Day of Service - Hands on Birmingham Inc (12:00 AM)
• MLK Day of Service 2022 - University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion (8:00 AM)
• MLK Day of Service Volunteer Litter Pickup - University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion (9:00 AM)
• Giant Pool Inflatables - Levite Jewish Community Center (11:30 AM)
• The Influence of Hair Type on Preventive Health Decision Making - University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A section of Interstate-59 near Birmingham will be widened from four lanes to six lanes, according to an announcement from Gov. Kay Ivey this week. The expansion will span from Chalkville Mountain Road to I-459 near Trussville. (Twitter)
• Red Cross of Alabama encourages everyone to stay warm and safe by following their tips for using a space heater. Place the heater on a non-flammable surface, ensure it has an auto shut-off feature if it tips over, and unplug it when you go to bed. (Twitter)
• Construction has started for a new bar in Southside! Continental Drift will be Birmingham's newest hot spot for cocktails, nostalgia, neon, and so much more. (Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.