🌱 MB Student Nominated To U.S. Merchant Marine Academy + Staying Warm

Hi there, Mountain Brook. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll read about these stories and more:

• 🛳 The Chamber of Commerce is bringing back European river cruises.
• ❄️ How to stay warm during Alabama's cold weather.
• 👩‍🎓 A Mountain Brook student was nominated to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 57 Low: 10.

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Here are the top three stories in Mountain Brook today:

1. The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Discoveries are bringing back an October 2023 seven-night river cruise through Europe along the Danube River. More details are forthcoming in January. (Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
2. A warming station will be available due to freezing cold temperatures starting today through Dec. 25 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, with food provided. There's several other stations open throughout the region. (WVTM 13)
3. Former Jefferson County Constable Jonathan Barbee has been arrested on ethics and tax fraud charges. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. The charges reportedly include "willfully attempting to evade state income taxes" in tax years between 2018 and 2020. He was elected Constable of Jefferson County 48th District in 2016. (CBS 42)

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Today in Mountain Brook:

• Basketball open play — Levite Jewish Community Center (6 a.m.)
• Living Nativity — Mountain Brook Baptist Church (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sen. Richard Shelby announced his nomination of Mountain Brook's Mallie Whittle Robinett to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, alongside other student nominations in Jefferson County. (Senator Richard Shelby)
• Here's some suggestions for how to keep your house warm over the next couple of days, including preventing pipes from freezing. (CBS 42)
• Teenie's Take-Home Market, located at 2822A Petticoat Lane, Mountain Brook will hold a ribbon cutting on Jan. 11. (Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Dashiell Allen

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