🌱 Deputies Searching For 4 Suspects + 79 New Fire And Rescue Recruits

Hello, everybody. It's Saturday in Birmingham and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 88 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Deputies are searching for four people in the Birmingham area who are believed to be armed and dangerous. Marion County deputies reported that a home invasion occurred in the Bexar community on Tuesday evening, and four people left the area in a 2017 silver Jeep Renegade. The vehicle had a Texas license plate with the number LWP9983. Deputies believe the suspects are in or around Birmingham. If anyone has information, they are asked to call 911 or 205-921-7433. (WVTM13)
2. Birmingham Fire and Rescue recently celebrated 79 graduating new recruits and several current members' promotions. Battalion Chief Tobias Jones said it's one of the largest graduating classes in the department's history. He said that 50 new recruits are already working in the field, and the other 30 will join them this weekend. Jones said that filling open positions increases safety in the community. (WBRC)
3. A Jefferson County homeowner shot a suspected burglar on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on Dean Road in the eastern part of the county. The wounded suspected burglar was transported to UAB Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A spokesman with the sheriff's office said that the homeowner and the suspect did not have a preexisting relationship, and the investigation is ongoing. (AL.com)

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Today in Birmingham:

Saturday, June 17

• Birmingham Cars & Coffee At Shops Of Colonnade (8:30 AM)
• African Heritage Festival At Birmingham Museum Of Art (10:00 AM)
• Cultural Fest, A Juneteenth Celebration At Crescent Cultural Community Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ted's Restaurant, a Birmingham staple, is celebrating its 50th year in business. Owners Beba and Tasos Touloupis are grateful for the community's support, and this week, they are donating revenue from all desert sales to three local organizations. (City of Birmingham Government via Facebook)
• On Tuesday, Jun. 20, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is hosting a Houseplant Workshop. Attendees will learn about fertilizer, repotting, pests and more. Click here to learn more or register. (Birmingham Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• The Birmingham Zoo will be holding a Pancakes & Princesses Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 12. The first seating will be from 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., and the second seating will be from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fairytales and Frogs Day will take place after breakfast from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (The Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all soon for another update.

— 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.