🌱 Counterfeit Money In Mountain Brook: Report + Grocery Tax Reduction

Hello there, Mountain Brook! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Reports of counterfeit money in Mountain Brook and neighboring towns.
• Mountain Brook High School end of year recognitions.
• A bill to reduce Alabama's grocery tax.

But first, today's weather: A p.m. shower in places. High: 79 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. Mountain Brook police now say they are searching for the same suspect who allegedly used counterfeit money in several Homewood businesses. Vestavia Hills police are also search for a suspect who used counterfeit bills but can't confirm if it's the same person. (WBRC 6)
2. Mountain Brook High School gave out its year end recognitions on Wednesday. The school also announced the senior class was able to raise $70,000 for the Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation. (Mountain Brook Schools via Facebook)
3. All Alabama state senators are currently in support of a bill that would reduce the state's grocery tax from 4 percent to 2 percent, over a 4-year period. Alabama is currently one of just three states that "fully taxes food." Gov. Kay Ivey has also indicated she's open to the idea. There's just 15 days left in this year's legislative session to pass bills. (CBS 42)

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This weekend in Mountain Brook:

• Saturday: YMCA of Greater Birmingham hosting Healthy Kids Day® across 7 metro locations — including Mountain Brook (10 a.m.)
• Sunday: Jewish Food and Culture Fest (11 a.m.)
• Sunday: PreSchool Partners' Party on the Lawn — Back Forty Beer Company (3 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Elementary school students in sixth grade at Brookwood Forest presented their play yesterday morning! (Brookwood Forest via Twitter)
• Happy International Flamingo Day from the Birmingham Zoo. (Birmingham Zoo via Twitter)

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— Dashiell Allen

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