Good morning to you Mountain Brook! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Planning Commission recommends revised plan for Shades Valley Presbyterian site (villagelivingonline.com) — Mountain Brook's Planning Commission has recommended a revised housing plan for the former Shades Valley Presbyterian Church site on Montevallo Road, swapping 26 stacked flats for seven additional townhomes. Commissioners also suggested controlled resident-only access to Chester Street and more parking along Montevallo, with City Council expected to decide later this month or in October.
2. 'I love being a woman. There's nothing better. This is girl power': Jefferson County's five female mayors lean on friendship to lead (wbrc.com) — Mountain Brook residents are being led by Mayor Graham Smith as part of a close-knit group of five female mayors across Jefferson County who regularly share advice and attend each other's events. Their informal network helps them swap ideas on budgets, problem-solving, and community issues, giving Mountain Brook access to broader perspectives while keeping leadership candid and collaborative.
3. Central Alabama high school football: 5 things to know about Week 4 (al.com) — Mountain Brook football fans can look ahead to Thursday's home matchup against Helena at Spartan Stadium, where the Spartans aim to rebound from two straight losses. The preview breaks down Mountain Brook's recent offensive struggles, key players on both sides of the ball, and how this region game fits into a packed Week 4 Central Alabama schedule.
4. "My country was under attack": Former ABC 33/40 anchors remember Sept. 11 (abc3340.com) — Former Birmingham TV anchors are reflecting on the shock and responsibility they felt covering the Sept. 11 attacks live on air 25 years ago. Their memories turn local as they recall Alabama victims, including former Mountain Brook resident Mary Lynn Edwards Angell, and describe how churches and patriotic music helped Birmingham-area communities process grief and fear together.
5. New alert system activated (thethomasvilletimes.com) — Alabama has launched a new statewide alert system that will send flood and disaster warnings directly to your phone, TV, and radio, and residents can opt in online or by text. The push for faster alerts was driven in part by the tragic death of 8-year-old Sarah Marsh of Mountain Brook in a 2025 Texas flood, underscoring why local families may want to sign up.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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