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Morning Trussville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What federal benefits will Trussville airman Alex Klinner's widow actually receive?
- How did Trussville's Ferus Artisan Ales fail its health inspection?
- Where Trussville night owls can grab pizza and snacks after 10 p.m.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Very hot with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 98, low: 73.
- Monday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• VP JD Vance pledges to ensure wife of Trussville airman killed in Iraq 'gets everything that she's entitled to' (1819news.com) — Vice President JD Vance says he'll personally ensure the Trussville widow of Air Force Major John "Alex" Klinner, killed in a KC-135 crash in Iraq, receives all the federal benefits she's due. After she reported being denied certain support because Congress hasn't formally declared war on Iran, Vance pledged to contact her directly and press agencies to honor their commitments. 
• 40 restaurants fail health inspections in August (wbrc.com) — Jefferson County health inspectors gave Ferus Artisan Ales in Trussville a failing score of 71 in August, citing food kept past seven days and residue inside the ice machine. The report lists 40 restaurants countywide that fell below 85, many of which have already passed follow-up inspections, helping Trussville diners gauge where food safety problems recently surfaced.
• 12 places to get late-night snacks + sweets in Birmingham (bhamnow.com) — If you're hunting late-night food close to home, Marty's Trussville is serving Ruscelli's pizza strips and sauces well past 10 p.m., with detailed hours listed. The roundup also highlights several Birmingham spots, from burgers and ramen to cookies and Mediterranean bowls, giving Trussville night owls plenty of nearby options for late shifts, study sessions, or post-concert cravings.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville
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- Labor Day - Schools & Offices Closed
Trussville City Trussville, AL 35173 - Closed- Labor Day
City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Monday September 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- UAB Women's Volleyball at Lou Carnesecca Invitational
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Queens, NY
9:00 am - UAB Men's Soccer vs USC Upstate
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion PNC Field
6:00 pm - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Leeds Arts Council →
Leeds Arts Council, Inc., 8140 Parkway Dr, Leeds
7:00 pm - UAB Women's Soccer at ULM
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Monroe, LA
1:00 pm - Labor Day Holiday
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294 - Closed- Labor Day
City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173 - Labor Day - Schools & Offices Closed
Trussville City Trussville, AL 35173 - City Hall Closed - Labor Day
City of Irondale 101 20th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
7:00 am - Faculty Senate Meeting
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
7:30 am - StrengthsFinder
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Medical Towers, 419A
9:00 am
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic posted a job opening for Team Member in Trussville. Apply here.
- Marmon posted a job opening for Machine Operator 1-1 in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pinson
- Amare Thomas' football journey started at the barbershop. Now he's a UH star (houstonchronicle.com)
Leeds
- One Player Every Premier League Club Failed to Sign This Summer (cbs42.com)
- Fat Dog release new video for 'Call It What You Want' (northerntransmissions.com)
Birmingham
- Irondale businesses see water bills soar after rate hike (wvtm13.com)
- Woman accused of killing Perry County boyfriend mailed letters to his sons while police searched for her, prosecutors claim (wsfa.com)
- Watching football is getting harder and more expensive (thecolumbiastar.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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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