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🌱 Patch AM: Trussville resident faces serious charges after deadly Mountain Brook crash.
And on the Trussville Patch calendar - Repticon Trussville - August 2026
Good morning Trussville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Trussville resident faces serious charges after deadly Mountain Brook crash.
- Have a claim tied to recent Trussville school construction work?
Also on today's calendar: Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show - Trussville Civic Center and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trussville man charged after fatal Mountain Brook crash kills 2 (wbrc.com) — A man from Trussville has been charged in connection with a July crash in Mountain Brook that left two people dead and others injured. After reviewing evidence, authorities obtained warrants for reckless manslaughter and first-degree assault, underscoring the serious legal consequences now facing the Trussville resident. 
• August 20, 2026 (birminghamtimes.com) — A construction firm has formally completed its contract with Trussville City Schools for work in Trussville, and anyone with claims related to that project must file them with the company in Tennessee during the stated publication period. Alongside this, the classifieds list a wide range of regional job openings, legal notices, government bid opportunities, and public hearings across Jefferson County and Alabama.
📸 Around Trussville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville
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★ Featured events ★
- Repticon Trussville - August 2026 →
Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Design Review Committee Meeting
City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting
City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
5:30 pm - Civil Service Board Meeting
City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
2:30 pm - Municipal Court
City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
4:00 pm - Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show - Trussville Civic Center →
Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville
10:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Sunday August 30
📣 Trussville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- School of Dentistry D3 Family Day
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
8:00 am - Senior Jazz Brunch - August 21, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00pm - AGC Building - 5000 Grantswood Road, Irondale, Al 35210 - Celebrate National Seniors Day with ISAC! Call (205) 951-1418 for reservations.
City of Irondale 101 20th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
11:00 am - BSN Special Interest Session
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
11:45 am - Training Interdisciplinary & Emerging Research Scholars (TIERS)
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
12:00 pm - School of Dentistry White Coat Ceremony
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
3:00 pm - AI Automation in Healthcare
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Health and Wellness Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, Inn
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOX posted a job opening for Material Handler in Trussville. Apply here.
- Complete Health Partners posted a job opening for Front Desk Medical Receptionist in Pinson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Center Point
- Alabama appeals court upholds felony murder conviction in 2019 Center Point killing (wbrc.com)
- Jefferson County Coroner's Office searching for relatives of 4 people who died in August (cbs42.com)
Pinson
- Rural students find their place at UA (thecrimsonwhite.com)
Leeds
- Ranking All 20 Premier League Teams Ahead of the 2026–27 Season (cbs42.com)
Ok Trussville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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