School COVID-19 Numbers + 'Deviant Licks' Challenge

Happy Monday, people of Vestavia Hills! I hope all of you have a good weekend and a nice Monday thus far. Here is your daily briefing on the news of the day, including the Vestavia Hills City Schools latest COVID-19 report, and the strange phenomenon of the TikTok "deviant licks" challenge that has been the cause of vandalism in several schools in the Birmingham area, including Vestavia Hills High School. So read on, folks!

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First, today's weather:

Rain until evening. High: 81 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Vestavia Hills:

1. Vestavia Hills City Schools went back to a mask-optional policy on all of its campuses Monday, after the system reported another decreade in positive COVID-19 cases among students. (Vestavia Hills Patch)
2. Several schools in the Birmingham area have reported cases of vandalism linked to the "devious licks" challenge on TikTok, prompting action by school officials and law enforcement. (Trussville Patch)
3. Read the recap of the Rebels' first win on the gridiron this season. (Vestavia Voice)
4. A new joint concept hotel is coming to Hoover’s Stadium Trace Village. Construction will begin next year on a Hilton Homewood Suites 10.0 and Hilton Garden Inn next spring. (Newsbreak)

Vestavia Hills Patch Notebook

• Here's a look back at the last week in Vestavia Hills High School sports. (Facebook)
• The next Parks & Recreation Board meeting will be Tuesday, September 21, at 7 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room at City Hall." (Facebook)
• Vestavia Hills Public Library: "Hands-on activities based on Science, Math, Art, and fun! Ms. Marie plans an action-packed program each week. Grades K-2. Snacks Served. This Week: Fuse Bead Art! Limited space available, registration is strongly encouraged. Please call ..." (Facebook)

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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.

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