🌱 Deadly Crash On Blackie Curren Rd. + UAB Gospel Choir Visits Wales

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But first, today's weather:

Humid with a heavy t-storm. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. In Jefferson County, three people were killed and one was injured following a crash on Saturday night. The incident occurred on Blackie Curren Road just before 10:00 p.m. Deputies reported finding a black Honda Civic that crashed into the ravine. The female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger were pronounced dead at the scene, while another male passenger was taken to UAB Hospital. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is continuing to investigate. (WVTM)
2. In case you missed it, a section of the University of Alabama (UAB) gospel choir recently visited Wales in honor of a longstanding relationship between Birmingham and the country. Following the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, Welsh artist John Petts decided to create and install a new stained glass window for the church, which hangs in the church to this day. Dr. Reginald Jackson and a group of UAB students visited Wales in June to perform at Urdd Eisteddfod in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. Students learned Welsh gospel music and attended the unveiling of an anti-racism mural. (BBC)
3. In nearby Bessemer, a 21-year-old man has died following a shooting on Saturday. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office reported that Rishard Jamell Densmore was shot on Harmony Drive. Densmore was taken to a hospital where he died shortly after 6:00 p.m. (ABC 3340)

Today in Birmingham:

• Adventures With Winnie The Pooh And Friends At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (9:00 AM)
• Glare And Alien Boy At Lawn Chair Youth (6:00 PM)
• NextGen Bingo Night At Black Market Bar & Grill (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The United Way of Central Alabama is celebrating its 100th year anniversary this month! There will be a free, family-friendly event on Jun. 24 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at City Walk Bham. (YMCA of Greater Birmingham via Facebook)
• The Birmingham Children's Theatre will perform Treasure Island at Ensley Park and Recreation Center on Jun. 22-24 at 10:00 a.m. This is a free event! (Birmingham Children's Theatre via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department is accepting applications for a firefighter position. Applications are open until Jun. 23. (Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.