🌱 Trussville PD Finds Lost Pony's Home + 2nd Amazon Union Vote

Well hello there, Trussville! It's Monday, so let's get you updates with everything you need to know going on around town today. Citing improper behavior by Amazon officials, the National Labor Relations Board Monday formally issued a decision and direction of a second election, granting workers at Amazon in Bessemer a new election to unionize. We'll see how that works out. In some lighter news, the Trussville Police Department helped a lost pony find its home. Pretty cool. Read all about it below.

Here are the top stories in Trussville today:

1. Amazon workers in the company's Bessemer facility will have another chance to vote for unionization after voting against it in April. (Birmingham Patch)
2. This is one of those great community stories you don't hear often. The Trussville Police Department helped find a lost pony's family. (Trussvilletribune)
3. Here's an update on the FedEx packages that were found in a ravine in Blount County. Apparently, the driver of the FedEx truck has been identified by the company. (Birmingham Patch)
4. A UAB doctor provided details Monday on the new omicron variant of COVID-19. See what she says here. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
5. A Center Point pastor defends receiving thousands of dollars from the JCCEO after being accused of not fulfilling the contract. (WBRC)

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From my notebook:

• Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Third Annual Community Caroling & Tree Lighting event. See details. (Facebook)
• Trussville funeral home announced as an official location for the 2021 National Wreaths Across America Day. (Facebook)
• Trussville Parks and Recreation: Do not forget to sign up for our Volleyball coming up in the spring!!! Registration is November 1st - January 10th. (Facebook)
• Bikes 4 Kids ready to give more bikes this Christmas. (Shelby County Reporter)
• 5 reasons to boost your December with Vulcan's Magical Nights—tickets on sale now. (Bham Now)

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