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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 22 Birmingham weekend events: Furnace Fest, Bolt for Breast Cancer + more (Oct. 8–11, 2026) (bhamnow.com) — Mountain Brook residents can head to Crestline Field this Sunday, October 11, for the Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K and Dolly Dash Fun Run, with options to race or support from the sidelines. The broader guide also highlights nearby weekend happenings—from Furnace Fest and Barber Vintage Festival to zoo attractions and McWane exhibits—offering plenty of choices just minutes from town.
• Central Alabama fire crews deploy ahead of Hurricane Isaias (wbrc.com) — Mountain Brook firefighters are gearing up to deploy specialized water rescue teams to Alabama's coast ahead of Hurricane Isaias, while still keeping crews at home ready to respond locally. Working alongside neighboring departments like Hoover and Vestavia Hills, they'll stage in Foley and Mobile to handle storm surge rescues and support overwhelmed coastal agencies as the hurricane moves through.
• Ben Berguson Celebrates 100th Win as Homewood Head Coach (otmj.com) — Homewood's head football coach Ben Berguson recently notched his 100th career win, a milestone that includes a long-awaited 33–13 victory over rival Mountain Brook on September 4, 2026. The piece looks back at his path from assistant to head coach, the program's playoff runs, and the close-knit community that fuels these Jefferson County rivalries.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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