🌱 Jefferson Co. Car Crash Victims Identified + Gun Violence Gathering

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Mountain Brook Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Humid with a heavy t-storm. High: 85 Low: 68.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 79 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. Three individuals killed in a crash in western Jefferson County on Jun. 17 have been identified as Josiah Louis Phillips, Anna Catherine Meyers, and Ashley Nicole Michelle Wyatt. The crash occurred when the driver, Phillips, lost control of a Honda Civic during a curve, causing the vehicle to come to rest down a ravine. The investigation into the crash is being conducted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team. (AL.com)
2. Community organizations in Central Alabama came together over Father's Day weekend to address the ongoing issue of gun violence. Events were held at the Daniel Payne Community Plaza and Holy Family Catholic Church in nearby Birmingham, where people gathered to discuss and pray for an end to the recent wave of violence. Attendees stressed the importance of taking action and finding effective conflict resolution strategies to prevent violent incidents in the community. (WVTM 13 News)
3. Kentrel Jah'mar Miller, a 16-year-old male, was fatally shot in a parking lot of a Fairfield mall in Jefferson County. He was approached by three masked individuals who shot at him before fleeing the scene in a dark-colored sedan. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and call Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777 or the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 325-1450, option 2. (WVTM 13 News)

Today and tomorrow in Mountain Brook:

Tuesday, June 20

• Patty Cake Lapsit Storytime At O'Neal Library (9:30 AM)
• Writing Workshop With Miriam Calleja At O'Neal Library (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 21

• Bingo Night And Tap Take Over At Publix GreenWise Market At Lane Parke (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Gordon Sargent, a Mountain Brook alum, for earning the low amateur title at the U.S. Open. Sargent's achievement adds to his impressive record as the top-ranked amateur golfer, having also played in the Masters earlier this year. (Mountain Brook Magazine via Instagram)
• As roadwork begins in Mountain Brook Village, it's important to note that despite the construction, shops and sidewalks remain open for business. This presents an excellent opportunity to explore summer sales; mark your calendar for Mountain Brook Market Day on Jul. 15. (Mountain Brook Chamber via Instagram)
• Remember, the registration deadline for the Extended Day Program for the upcoming school year is fast approaching on Jul. 28. You can secure a spot for your child in the program by registering here. (Ranger PTO via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.