🌱 Woman Killed Crossing Street + Former AL Lawmaker Pleads Guilty

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But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A p.m. t-storm or two. High: 91 Low: 74.
• Friday: Thunderstorms. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Early Tuesday morning, a woman was hit by a vehicle attempting to cross the street in West Birmingham. Tyesa Shawtae Smith, 42, was crossing 3rd Avenue West when she was hit and killed by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene. Police are still investigating the situation. (ABC 3340)
2. A former Alabama lawmaker pled guilty after he misused state grant money by paying kickbacks to a legislative assistant. Former Rep. Fred Plump Jr., a Democrat from Fairfield, took about $200,000 of the $400,000 allocated to his Piper Davis Youth Baseball League and gave it to a legislative assistant. The payments took place between 2018 and 2022 before he took office. (WVUA)
3. A 22-year-old man was killed early Monday morning during a shooting at 10th Street North at 3rd Avenue North. Salhadine Adamou sustained a gunshot wound during an alleged assault, but he died when transported to the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) hospital. Police ask the public to come forward if they have any information about the shooting. (CBS 42)

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Today and tomorrow in Birmingham:

Thursday, July 6

• Mysteries At The Library At Inglenook Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Is It Growing Yet? At Southside Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• $5 Happy Hour At Paper Doll (4:00 PM)

Friday, July 7

• Branch Reading With Little Ones At Titusville Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Latin Night & Live Music At Cabo Coastal Grill (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to heal your soul this weekend? Check out the RNB Blues Picnic this Sunday at Railroad Park, featuring live DJs, food, music, and many games. (Eventbrite)
• Have you ever thought about joining the police force? Now is the time, as the Birmingham Police Department offers a $5,000 hiring bonus for new and lateral officers. (Birmingham Police Department via Facebook)
• Join the Birmingham Business Alliance in welcoming its new President & CEO, Steve Ammons, on Jul. 20. From 4:30-6:30 p.m., guests can meet and greet the new president at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Birmingham Business Alliance)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.