🌱Woman Returned To Tarrant Police Custody + Birmingham World Games

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. A woman who had escaped police custody several weeks ago in Tarrant was apprehended on Tuesday, authorities say. She had several outstanding warrants, and will be held without bond. (ABC 3340)
2. See it: Birmingham's Legion Field is installing upgrades in preparation for the World Games this summer, which will take place in July. Upgrades include new lighting and signage on the bleachers. (WVTM 13)
3. Alabama is gearing up to give school teachers four percent raises, with higher minimum salaries depending on how many years of experience they have. Jefferson County is one of the school districts where teachers on average are paid more than the minimum wage. Districts across the state are competing to remain competitive amid a system-wide teacher shortage. (AL.com)

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Today in Mountain Brook:

• Blood Drive sponsored by Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (8 a.m.)
• Boys Varsity Soccer AHSAA Final Four vs Ft Payne HS @ Huntsville Soccer Complex (11 a.m.)
• Football Spring Game at Home vs Hillcrest (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out these five new houses that are for sale in the Mountain Brook area. (Mountain Brook Patch)
• Congratulations Officer Glen White and Amanda Johnson for being the co-winners of the 2022 Jerome Lewis Legacy Award at Crestline Elementary. (Twitter)

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Events:

• Jewish Food and Culture Fest (May 15)
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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Dashiell Allen

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Mountain Brook Daily? Contact me at mountainbrook@patch.com