🌱 MBPD SNAP + Fatal Shooting At Jefferson Co. Mall + Road Closures

Morning, Mountain Brook. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Mountain Brook Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 65.
• Sunday: Strong p.m. t-storms; cloudy. High: 88 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in Mountain Brook today:

1. On Thursday night, Jun. 15, the Mountain Brook Police Department announced the Special Needs Alert Program (SNAP), a new program that aims to help vulnerable people in the city. In the event of an emergency, the new program should help the department better serve people with special needs. There is no age limit for this program. To sign up, parents or caregivers can fill out a form on the department's website under the "Parent Resources" tab. Send the completed form with a current photograph of the registrant to Officer Thomas at thomasm@mtnbrook.org. (ABC 3340)
2. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Jun. 16 at around 3:00 p.m. at a mall in nearby Fairfield. The incident, at Western Hills Mall on Aaron Aronov Drive, resulted in one death. As of Jun. 16, no other information has been released. (WVTM 13)
3. On Jun. 19, a five-week sewer project is set to begin in Mountain Brook Village. There will be road closures and parking will be affected due to the construction. Sidewalks will remain open and detour signs will be in place. (Mountain Brook Police Department via Twitter)

Today and tomorrow in and around Mountain Brook:

Saturday, June 17

• $1 Beer At SoHo Social, Homewood (11:00 AM)
• Free Concert - AAA Concert Series At Brookwood Baptist Church (1:00 PM)

Sunday, June 18

• Sunday Drink Specials At CharBar No.7 (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Mountain Brook Fire Department celebrated as Lieutenant Jody Box finished his last on-duty shift on Jul. 16! The MBFD thanked Lt. Box for his service to the City of Mountain Brook since 2001. (Mountain Brook Fire Department via Twitter)
• The Mountain Brook Chamber is celebrating City Manager & Sustaining Board Member Sam Gaston's 30 years of service! The chamber thanked Gaston for his continued dedication to Mountain Brook. (Mountain Brook Chamber via Instagram)
• Not sure where to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend? Click here to see a list of events across Alabama! (This Is Alabama via Instagram)

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

— 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.