🌱 Record-Setting Temperatures + Fatal Jefferson County Wreck

Happy Sunday, people of Trussville! These are the most important things going on today in and around Trussville. First off, the Birmingham metro set a record Sunday with high temperatures reaching 76 degrees. That's right. The day after Christmas was basically shorts and t-shirt weather. Also in the news, one person died in a wreck in Jefferson County over the weekend. Read more about it below.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 71 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. Birmingham set a record for Dec. 26 with a warm, almost spring-like day Sunday. See what that means for the weather for the week. (Alabama's News Leader)
2. One person died and five more were injured in a wreck in Jefferson County over the weekend. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Springville boys basketball team won three straight games to claim the Gaston Christmas tournament crown. (Trussville Tribune)
4. A new Five Guys restaurant is coming to Trussville in 2022, in the former Zoe's location on Patrick Way. (Trussville Tribune)

From my notebook:

• Senator Shay Shelnutt of Trussville re-filed a bill to ban gender-changing procedures in children. (Facebook)
• Trussville Antiques & Interiors has a wonderful selection of Mixture brand laundry detergent, pillow spray, room spray and hand and body lotion to get you feeling warm and cozy this winter. (Facebook)
• Drinking Dangers: The ALEA understands some citizens may enjoy eggnog or other festive alcoholic beverage as we head into the evening, however, please help us protect everyone and do not drink and drive. (Nextdoor)

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