🌱 NFL Helps Incarcerated Inmates + 2 Congressional Gold Medal Winners

Hi all. Sean Peek here with your Tuesday edition of the Mountain Brook Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 69.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 92 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. After serving 27 years in prison for forgery, Alabama football star Ramzee Robinson has turned over a new leaf - helping the recently incarcerated find a new life. For two years, Robinson has been on parole but recently he became a board member for Alabama Appleseed; a nonprofit helping recently incarcerated inmates. The NFL supports Robinson in his journey and even donated $300 million to local organizations nationwide, including Alabama Appleseed. (WKRG)
2. Two Alabama high school students from nearby Shelby County won the U.S. Congress Congressional Gold Medal during the 2023 Gold Medal Summit. To win the award, students must have at least 200 personal development hours, 200 physical fitness hours, and 400 public service hours and embark on a five-day/four-night expedition/exploration. This is the U.S. Congress' highest honor bestowed on young people. (Shelby County Reporter)
3. A New Orleans-based pizza chain has plans to expand its franchise to the Birmingham area. Fat Boy's Pizza serves 16-inch pizza slices throughout three southern states, and Alabama is likely the fourth. According to a press release, the chain looks at areas like Mountain Brook, Meadowbrook, Cullman, Homewood, Pelham, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover. (Birmingham Business Journal)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Mountain Brook:

Tuesday, July 11

• Basketball Open Play At Levite Jewish Community Center, Birmingham (6:00 AM)
• Onward Reserve Ribbon Cutting At Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (9:30 AM)
• Gentle Yoga At O'Neal Public Library (10:00 AM)

Wednesday, July 12

• Summer Happiest Hour At Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you interested in joining the Mountain Brook Police Department? They're currently hiring for a variety of positions! (Mountain Brook Police Department via Facebook)
• Have you ever wanted to be a foster parent or are looking to become one? The AGAPE of North Alabama is hosting Foster Parent Training Classes in August! (AGAPE of North Alabama via Facebook)
• This Saturday check out the Mountain Brook Market Day at the Mountain Brook Village and Lane Parke. This year's event will make a splash with incredible vendors and shuttle service for off-site parking. (Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— 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.