🌱 Corner Needs Help Identifying Two People + Food Bank Summer Program

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Mountain Brook Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and warm. High: 91 Low: 65.
• Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 88 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office in nearby Birmingham is seeking the public's help in locating the family of two individuals who recently passed away. Andrea Denise King, 42, was found unresponsive in a private residence with no signs of foul play, and her cause of death is pending. She is believed to have family in the Indianapolis area. Additionally, 68-year-old Danny Clayton Rodgers, who died of natural causes, lived in Birmingham but his family remains unknown. Those with information about their families are urged to contact the Jefferson County Coroner's Office. (ABC 33/40 News)
2. Food insecurity among children in Central Alabama is a prevalent issue, with one in four children affected. However, summer feeding programs are being reinstated to address this problem during school breaks. The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama in nearby Birmingham aims to serve 30,000 meals to children at 15 locations in Jefferson County from Jun. 5 to Aug. 4. (ABC 33/40 News)
3. The Jefferson County Department of Roads and Transportation will hold a Public Information Meeting to inform the public about two projects on Jun. 15. The first project is the widening of Old Tuscaloosa Highway, Phase Two, extending from the Tuscaloosa County line to McAshan Drive. The second project involves the construction of the Charles Hamilton Road Bridge over the Five Mile Creek Tributary. Officials will be present during the meeting to provide project information and address any inquiries or concerns from interested citizens, emphasizing the importance of attending for a better understanding of the proposed projects. (Jefferson County Government)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Mountain Brook:

Saturday, June 3

• Brunch At Watkin's Branch Bourbon And Brasserie (10:00 AM)
• Irondale Auto Classic At Classic Car Motoring, Irondale (10:00 AM)

Sunday, June 4

• Short Story Matinee At O'Neal Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ousler Sandwiches, a long-standing food service provider in nearby Birmingham, is opening a new location at Lane Parke. Known for their wholesale vending and catered party sandwiches, Ousler Sandwiches has been serving the community since 1915. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, Jun. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 9:30 a.m. (Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• In an effort to promote a safer summer in Jefferson County, Sheriff Mark Pettway is organizing the Hoop Fest Three on Three Community Tour, utilizing basketball to prevent gun violence. The tournament targets individuals aged 18 to 30, offering them an opportunity for conflict resolution and engagement in a positive atmosphere. You can learn more here. (CBS 42 News)
• Jefferson County is looking for a law library assistant and deputy director of Human Resources. Visit the county's website to learn more. (Jefferson County, Alabama via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.