🌱 Trussville Superintendent Finalists + Montevallo Murderer Captured

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Superintendent finalists have been announced in the search for Trussville City Schools. The Trussville City Schools Board of Education named five finalists at their meeting on Monday night. The list includes Damar Briggs, Holly Sullivan, Tony Willis, John Barge, and Kevin Maddox. The hunt for a superintendent has been ongoing for several months. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. A suspect in a Montevallo murder was captured by police on Monday evening. The man, who was wanted for involvement with a shooting on Saturday night, was taken into custody in Birmingham without incident. Police identified the man as Corey Broadnax. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
3. A dispute over the cost of a locksmith job turned fatal. According to Birmingham police, 62-year-old Michael Kermit Murray was charged with the murder of Darnell Michael Puidokas, 36. After performing a key service for Murray at one location, Puidokas had traveled to an ATM location with Murray to retrieve a cash payment when a dispute over the price of the service sparked an altercation that resulted in Puidokas being shot. Officers described the slaying as "senseless." (AL.com)

Today in Birmingham:

• Library Love Tiny Art Show At Avondale Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Wine Down Wednesday At Chuck's Fish Birmingham (5:00 PM)
• Kid's Night At Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill - Cahaba Heights (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is it Spring yet? The 2023 Cherry Blossom Festival in nearby Birmingham will be coming to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Apr. 1. Don't miss it! (Japan-America Society of Alabama via Facebook)
• The Brimingham Police Department wished everyone a happy Valentine's Day! Check out the post at the link. (Birmingham Police Department, Alabama via Facebook)
• Looking for a tail-waggin' best friend? The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is offering adult pet adoptions for only $14 per pet through the end of February. Click the link to learn more. (Greater Birmingham Humane Society via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.