🌱 Patch AM: What led to manslaughter charges in Mountain Brook’s deadly Southwood Road crash?

Good morning Mountain Brook! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What led to manslaughter charges in Mountain Brook's deadly Southwood Road crash?
• See how Mountain Brook High School stacked up in new state rankings.
• Why Mountain Brook investigators were brought into this Irondale double-homicide case.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Phil L.!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 73.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trussville man charged in fatal Mountain Brook crash (cbs42.com) — A Trussville man has been charged with reckless manslaughter and assault after a July 25 crash on Southwood Road in Mountain Brook that killed two people and injured others. Mountain Brook police say warrants were issued this week after reviewing crash evidence with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, though no additional details have been released yet.
   

• Birmingham-metro dominates Alabama's new high school rankings by U.S. News (bhamnow.com) — Mountain Brook High School has been ranked third in Alabama and 215th nationally by U.S. News, a distinction Mayor Graham Smith says reflects strong schools and community support. The Birmingham metro dominated the state's top 10, with nearby Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Spain Park and Oak Mountain also earning high marks.
   

• 'I just seen the blood': Witnesses recall horrifying night of Irondale double murder (al.com) — Mountain Brook police crime scene investigators were called in days after a double killing in an Irondale home, documenting evidence that defense attorneys now argue was already disturbed. Witnesses described a chaotic night in which two friends were fatally shot, and a judge ruled there is enough evidence for a Jefferson County grand jury to consider charges.
   

📣 Mountain Brook Shout Outs!

• 🎂 To Mountain Brook High School. Look forward to the game between Mtn. Brook and UMS this fall. I spent 10 years At Mtn Brook as an assistant coach and loved the school as I now love UMS. Ums + MB 👍 —Phil L.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mountain Brook

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Friday August 21
• VB F/JV/V Boddie Tournament @ Finley TBD
  Mountain Brook High School Birmingham, AL 35223
  6:00 pm
• VFB @ Hueytown
  Mountain Brook High School Birmingham, AL 35223
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Sunday softball
  Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
  10:00 am
Monday August 24
• Youth soccer starts up
  Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
• 8/7 VB vs. Hewitt @ MBJH
  Mountain Brook Junior High Birmingham, AL 35223
  4:30 pm
• 9 FB vs. Hoover (MBHS)
  Mountain Brook Junior High Birmingham, AL 35223
  5:00 pm
• 9FB and JVFB vs. Hoover
  Mountain Brook High School Birmingham, AL 35223
  5:30 pm
• Pickleball Community Nights
  Levite Jewish Community Center Outdoor Pickleball Court
  6:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Business Bound
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Collat School of Business
  8:00 am
• VHMC: New Mom's Support Group
  Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills, AL - in Room 316
  9:00 am
• Planning and Conversations for Managers
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Career and Professional Developement 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  10:30 am
• Lunch & Learn: Homebuying Basics
  Pratt City Branch Library
  11:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Vestavia Hills

• $9 million Liberty Park investment raises questions about Vestavia Hills east-side library (abc3340.com)
• 23 weekend events: Birmingham Legion, jazz festival + more (Aug. 20-23, 2026) (bhamnow.com)
• Eight Alabama public high schools rank among top 5% nationally (thealabamabaptist.org)

Homewood

• Author Annah Conwell visits Homewood library for "Tales From the Writing Life" (thehomewoodstar.com)
• Homewood resource fair aids residents of condemned apartment complex (wvtm13.com)
• Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine Offer Patio Pup Menu for Dogs (fsrmagazine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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