🌱 Trussville Teacher Receives Grant + COVID-19 Numbers

Hello again, Trussville! It's Thursday, so let's get you informed on everything you need to know going on today in Trussville. Some cool news on the school front to report: A local elementary school teacher received a grant from the AEA yesterday, which is pretty big honor. Speaking on schools, the Leeds Board of Education passed its 2022-23 school calendar at its most recent meeting. Read all abut it and more below.

Here are the top stories in Trussville today:

1. A Cahaba Elementary teacher received a $200 grant for winning an Alabama Education Association (AEA) contest yesterday. (Trussville Tribune)
2. The Birmingham Police Department is looking for a missing 12-year-old boy was last seen Wednesday. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. The Leeds Board of Education passed its 2022-2023 school calendar, followed by financial reports and comments from Superintendent John Moore on potential funds from the legislature to public schools. (Trussville Tribune)
4. COVID-19 positivity and hospitalizations have dropped in the state as schools continue to debate mask policies, (WIAT - CBS42.com)
5. A North Carolina-based craft brewery will open a taproom in Birmingham's Lakeview District, for those of you into craft beer. (Birmingham Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Join the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Monday for the Valentine Stop with Whistle Stop Garden Shop Pop Up at La Farre Market, located at 418 Main Street. (Facebook)
• The Trussville Police Department is offering a basic handgun safety class to citizens of Trussville, free of charge. The Citizen Handgun class will be the second Saturday of each month from 9 to noon. That's this Saturday, by the way. (Facebook)
• Get caught up on Hewitt-Trussville High School athletics, including track, basketball, volleyball and more. (Tracking the Huskies)

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