🌱 Crash On U.S. 280 Leaves One Dead + Flu Cases On The Rise: ADPH

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Mountain Brook Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• A crash Thursday night on U.S. 280 left one person dead.
• There's an increase in flu cases across Alabama.
• See pictures from the 75th Birmingham Veteran's Day Parade!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cooler. High: 56 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Mountain Brook today:

1. One person has died in a crash on U.S. 280 Thursday night, according to Vestavia Hills Police. The incident took place at Dolly Ridge and Cahaba River roads. Mountain Brook Police were also on the scene. (abc 3340)
2. Alabama health officials are raising the alarm during an increase in flu cases that have taken three lives in the state, including one child, the Alabama Department of Public Health reports. Ritch's Pharmacy in Mountain Brook said its seen a recent uptick in flu vaccines. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. Alabama is planning to open electric car charging stations across the state, thanks to appropriations by the State Legislature. So far it looks like none are in the immediate vicinity of Mountain Brook or Birmingham. (WVTM 13)

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Today in Mountain Brook:

• Boys Varsity Wrestling vs King of the Mountain — Spartan Arena (9 a.m.)
• Forest Bathing — Birmingham Botanical Gardens (9:30 a.m.)
• Lakeview District Trot Parade with the Budweiser Clydesdales (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Here's photos from the Birmingham Veteran's Day Parade, which celebrated its 75th anniversary yesterday. (AL.com)
• Mountain Brook Schools celebrated Veterans Day by recognizing and celebrating the "veterans right here in our community." (Mountain Brook Schools via Facebook)
• In celebration of Veteran's Day Alabama State Parks is reminding patrons that their Parks for Patriots program allows free year-round admission for veterans and active military. (Alabama State Parks via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you soon!

— Dashiell Allen

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