🌱 Manhunt For Robbery Suspect + Vestavia's K-8 School Rankings

Hello again, people of Vestavia Hills! Michael Seale here with today's copy of the Vestavia Hills Daily. Tuesday started off eventfully this morning with a manhunt for a robbery suspect in Hoover that ended up in Vestavia. The guy was finally caught near Royal Automotive. Also in the news, all of Vestavia's schools were listed among the best K-8 schools in the state. I know, I know, there is no real surprise there. But, how each school ranked compared to others in the school system was pretty interesting. Read more below.

Here are the top stories in Vestavia Hills today:

1. A manhunt for an armed robbery suspect in Hoover Tuesday morning ended in Vestavia near Royal Automotive when police found the suspect and he was taken into custody. (Hoover Patch)
2. We all know that Vestavia Hills schools are awesome. but just how awesome are they? Check out where Vestavia schools ranked among others in the state from the latest U.S. News report. (Vestavia Hills Patch)
3. Author, artist and businessman Larry Thornton spoke to the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Read this recap of the meeting. Thornton has some great takes.(Vestavia Voice)
4. A Vestavia resident who is currently attending Ole Miss was recently tapped into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. (Vestavia Hills Patch)
5. The Rebels host Spain Park this week on the gridiron, and the folks at the Vestavia Voice have your preview for the game. (Vestavia Voice)

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Vestavia Hills Patch Notebook

• Vestavia Hills Magazine urges you to go to the green space at the City Center Thursday for their Live After 5 Fall Festival. Stop by 5-7:30 pm for music, local vendors, glitter tattoos, candy, and more. (Instagram)
• Alabama Outdoors is having a hiring event! Join them at your local Alabama Outdoors on Wednesday October 13th, 20th, and 27th from noon to 5 p.m. for open interviews. (Instagram)
• Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce was celebrating its 40th Birthday at today's luncheon! On October 12, 1981, Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Charter Night was held at Joe's Ranch House, with 111 Charter Members. (Facebook)
• Vestavia Voice: "The council expressed a desire to acquire furniture before the new civic center opens." (Facebook)
• Vestavia Hills Public Library: Join us on Thursday, October 14, at 3 p.m. for Tai Chi @ the Library! This low-impact, slow-motion exercise is a healthy stress reliever and great for arthritis and balance. Taught by a certified instructor. Ages 18+. (Facebook)

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— Michael Seale

About me: I am a lifelong Alabama resident with more than two decades of media under my belt. I have worked for a daily newspaper, a weekly newspaper, a monthly magazine, a television station and a couple of radio stations. I also tried my hand at marketing for a little while. But I love writing news. This opportunity to bring Patch to Birmingham is a chance for my hometown to benefit from a new - and better - way to read and receive news. You can contact me at michael.seale@patch.com., and follow me on Twitter @mpseale.

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