'Devious Licks' In Schools + This Week's Events

Happy Monday, people of Trussville! Let's get you all caught up on the news of the day. One of the issues that has come up in multiple communities — Trussville included — is the latest challenge on TikTok, which has been blamed for vandalism and thefts in area schools. Superintendent Patti Neill perhaps described it best as an "absurd new challenge." Read more below. And as always, enjoy your afternoon and evening!

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First, today's weather:

Rain until evening. High: 81 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. Trussville Middle School is just one of the area schools that has been affected by vandalism linked to the TikTok 'Devious Licks' challenge. See what local school officials are doing about it. (Trussville Patch)
2. Check out some of the latest restaurant openings in and around Birmingham, including the new coffee truck, Whole Latte Drip. (Bham Now)
3. Want to know what all is going on in and around Trussville this week? Well take a look at the Patch Calendar! (Trussville Patch)
4. UAB experts say they are hopeful to have COVID-19 vaccines available for children by October. (AL.com)

Trussville Patch Notebook

• Clay-Chalkville grad Quinton Dial to be inducted into East Mississippi Community College Hall of Fame (Facebook)
• Center Point named Trussville Tribune Team of the Week! (Facebook)
• Trussville City Schools: "Congrats to our Volleyball athletes! (Facebook)

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— Michael Seale

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