🌱 New 52-Foot Mural In Avondale + Local Job Listings

Happy Tuesday, Birmingham! These are the most important things going on around Birmingham today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 57 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories in Birmingham today:

1. A new vibrant piece of art in Avondale is now open for all to see. The mural was designed by a Birmingham native, to showcase part of his hometown. Michael Vizzina, Design Director at FRED Communication by Design said “I take a lot of pride in it, the response to this artwork has been incredible.” The 52-foot tall mural has been painted on the side of Axel Row, a modern apartment building in a historic district. (WBRC)
2. Looking for a new job or thinking about a career change? Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, opportunities are still available in the Birmingham area. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a roundup of the latest local jobs added in the region. Visit the link to see some of the top jobs currently available in Birmingham. (Birmingham Patch)
3. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the 75-year-old man who was initially injured in a multi-vehicle wreck on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. James Befort of Birmingham died early on Monday morning from his injuries. According to the coroner’s report, the accident happened at the intersection of Oporto Madrid and First Ave North. (Trussvilletribune)

Today in Birmingham:

• Library Board Meeting - Birmingham Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Law School Admissions Meet Up - University of Alabama at Birmingham (6:00 PM)
• Nurse Practitioner Virtual Open House - University of Alabama at Birmingham (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know Annetta Nunn was Birmingham Police Department's first Black female Chief? She began her career with Birmingham Police Department in 1980. In 1995, she became a Captain at North Precinct. Learn more about Chief Nunn by visiting the link. (Facebook)
• The Birmingham Public Library sends its congratulations to the winners of its first Bards & Brews Poetry Slam of 2022. (Facebook)
• Dwight Yoakam will be Live In Concert at the Alabama Theatre on March 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.