🌱 Judge’s ruling changes course in Center Point teen homicide case

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• Judge’s ruling changes course in Center Point teen homicide case

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Capital Murder Charges Dismissed Against Two Teens in Center Point Homicide Case (abc3340.com) — Residents should know that capital murder complaints have been dismissed against two teens previously charged in the 2025 shooting death of an 18-year-old in Center Point. A judge found no probable cause at this stage, and it’s unclear whether prosecutors will pursue other charges as the investigation status remains uncertain.
   

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Friday August 7

• Teacher Work Day
  Birmingham City Birmingham, AL 35215
• Institute / Teacher Work Day
  Birmingham City Birmingham, AL 35215
• Institute 2026
  Birmingham City 2340 Crossplex Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35208, USA
  9:00 am

Monday August 10

• First Day for Students (Start First Grading Period)
  Birmingham City Birmingham, AL 35215

Tuesday August 11

• Fiction Book Club
  Springville Road Regional Branch Library
  2:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Resource Fair: Redefining Community
  Birmingham City 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
  2:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Will and Estate Planning
  Springville Road Regional Branch Library
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Live Long and Prosper: Your Guide to Understanding Longevity
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  11:00 am
• Learning from Leaders: Michele Talley
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  11:00 am
• Teaching and Video Accessibility
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  12:00 pm
• Planning and Conversations for Managers
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Medical Towers, 419A
  1:00 pm
• Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Virtual Office Hour
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Today I went to Trussville Walmart for shopping .
  And decided to pick up some chicken bites my husband had recently brought home . They’re really good quality and very tasty I was excited to pick… (Nextdoor Chalkville/Sweeney Hollow)

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🗞 Nearby News

Pinson

• Clay-Chalkville football preview (cbs42.com)
• Turkey Creek grows beyond 1,000 acres, preserving land for future generations (abc3340.com)

Tarrant

• Birmingham approves $40M for new school career, innovation center (wbrc.com)

Trussville

• State Rep. Garrett joins Trussville Mayor Ben Short in advocating for… (1819news.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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