🌱 Mountain Brook Patch Correction + Game Results + Policeman Honored

🔴 CORRECTION: Friday morning's edition of The Mountain Brook Daily originally misstated the crime of which Christopher Powanda, a candidate for City Council, was accused. Powanda faced assault allegations in Connecticut more than 20 years ago for his involvement in a bar fight, however, charges eventually were reduced to misdemeanor public disturbance. He did not face sexual assault allegations, as was erroneously stated.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. Mountain Brook beat Vestavia Hills 24-14 in Thursday night's football game, thanks in part to two late intercepted passes made by Tucker Crawford. See a play-by-play of the game as well as more stats and photos here. (AL.com)
2. Mountain Brook Police Officer George French was honored on Thursday for his service to the town's business community. He's now moving on to work as an investigator at a state agency, but plans on visiting his "second family" in Mountain Brook whenever possible. (Village Living)
3. Graduates from Jefferson County's sheriff training academy celebrated the completion of their session at a ceremony in Fultondale on Friday. "I am honored to know them and look forward to working collectively with each of them to keep the citizens of Jefferson County safe," said Sheriff Pettway. (WVTM 13)

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Today in Mountain Brook:

• Giant inflatable in the Outdoor Pool - Levite Jewish Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Ukrainian Freedom Festival - Independent Presbyterian Church (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, here's CBS 42's Lillian Askins visit to Mountain Brook High School, where she got to catch up with two of her old teachers, one of whom is now school principal. (Facebook)
• Check out these new arrivals in the O'Neal Library's biography section in the children's department. (The O'Neal Library via Facebook)
• Mountain Brook High School soccer tryouts will take place from August 22 to 26. (Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Dashiell Allen

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Mountain Brook Daily? Contact me at mountainbrook@patch.com