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🌱 Patch AM: State Troopers investigate deadly fiery crash on I-459 in Vestavia Hills.
And on the Vestavia Hills Patch calendar - Avadian Credit Union: Pickleball for a Purpose
What's up Vestavia Hills! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- State Troopers investigate deadly fiery crash on I-459 in Vestavia Hills.
- Vestavia Hills student earns repeat NASA scholarship recognition at UAB.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Monday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 20-year-old Alabaster man killed in fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-459 (abc3340.com) — A 20-year-old Alabaster man was killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-459 North near mile marker 21 in Vestavia Hills, according to the Jefferson County Coroner. State Troopers are investigating the early-morning collision, which left the victim alone in his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. 
• UAB students honored by NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium (uab.edu) — A UAB student from Vestavia Hills, Keith De La Rosa Gonzalez, is among seven UAB scholars honored with NASA Alabama Space Grant scholarships and fellowships for STEM studies. The awards support undergraduates and graduate researchers across physics, engineering, and math, helping them pursue aerospace-related careers and outreach in Alabama communities.
📸 Around Vestavia Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills
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- Avadian Credit Union: Pickleball for a Purpose
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce The Picklr Birmingham 1031 Montgomery Highway Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
11:00 am - Pen & Paper RPG Society
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
1:00 pm - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
10:30 am - Football vs Homewood (9) Parker (JV) →
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
5:00 pm - The Monthly Assembly
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
6:30 pm - One-on-One Tech Help
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
10:00 am - VHMC: Let's Talk Chemo Support Group
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills, AL, held in the small dining room
1:00 pm - Flag Football vs Carver-Montgomery (JV/V) →
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
5:30 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Vestavia Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- UAB Women's Volleyball at Alabama State (Exhibition)
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Montgomery, AL
5:00 pm - Jacquees + K Camp – Us Over 'Dem Tour →
Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St S, Birmingham
7:00 pm - Housing Move-In
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment UAB Residence Halls - AI Automation in Healthcare
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Health and Wellness Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, Inn
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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🗞 Nearby News
Mountain Brook
- Mountain Brook City Council to meet Monday, Aug. 24 (villagelivingonline.com)
- Mountain Brook officials share teamwork approach at state-of-the-city address (villagelivingonline.com)
- Football Friday: The first gameday of the season (villagelivingonline.com)
Homewood
- Homewood City Council to discuss old police headquarters Monday, Aug. 24 (thehomewoodstar.com)
- A Better Fit for Patriot Park (cityofhomewood.com)
- Roaches, insecticide, and clogged sink behind lowest scores of the week (wbrc.com)
Ok Vestavia Hills! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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