🌱 Mountain Brook Prohibits Dogs In Some Parks + Alabama's Best Schools

Hello, Mountain Brook! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 94 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. The Mountain Brook City Council decided to modify city code, prohibiting dogs from certain parks and other public spaces. The change isn't 'anti-dog,' but it is meant to address the ongoing issue of dog owners not cleaning up after their pets. (Village Living)
2. Mountain Brook schools 3rd graders scored the highest among the entire state in reading proficiency levels, with just 3 percent falling behind. Overall, based on Comprehensive Assessment Program test scores show that 22 percent of Alabama students are reading below grade levels. (WAFF)
3. Michael Mouron, a resident of Mountain Brook, was recently inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame, for "his innovative approach toward student housing." Additionally, he sits on the City of Mountain Brook’s Planning Committee. (The Bama Buzz)

Today in Mountain Brook:

• Lunch & Learn: Cultivating Garlic in Alabama (11:30 a.m.)
• Lisa Damour, PhD; "Social Media: The Good, the Bad, and the Practical Realities" - online event (11:30 a.m)
• Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Julius Clark, a student and basketball player at Mountain Brook High School, was made an offer by the University of Alabama in Huntsville. (Twitter)
• The Mountain Brook Police Department was paid a visit recently by James, a young boy who was inspired to see officers hard at work. (Facebook)
• Mayor Stewart Welch presented a proclamation at the latest Mountain Brook City Council meeting declaring September 2022 Alopecia Awareness Month. (Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Dashiell Allen

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