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Coming up on the Vestavia Hills Patch calendar: VHMC Farmer's Market
Good day Vestavia Hills! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Vestavia Hills plans to hold Amwaste accountable for missed pickups
- What federal warning preceded the deadly Vestavia Hills church shooting?
- State seeks death penalty in deadly Vestavia Hills church shooting case
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vestavia Hills to fine Amwaste over trash collection problems (vestaviavoice.com) — Vestavia Hills is moving to fine trash contractor Amwaste after a month of widespread missed and delayed pickups, saying the company has repeatedly violated its contract. Residents are urged to report problems through the VH Connect app or website so the city can document failures, target trouble spots, and push for lasting improvements in garbage service. 
• Suspected Alabama church shooter had received warning letter from ATF over missing gun inventory (wdhn.com) — Residents in Vestavia Hills are learning more about the man accused of killing three people during a senior potluck at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Records show the 70-year-old suspect, a licensed gun dealer whose home is in Vestavia Hills, previously received a federal warning over missing firearms and poor record-keeping.
• Death penalty sought for suspect in deadly Vestavia Hills church shooting (wdhn.com) — State prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing three people during a June potluck at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills. The suspect has pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges in the deaths of Jane Pounds, Walter Rainey, and Sarah Yeager and remains jailed without bond.
📸 Around Vestavia Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- VHMC Farmer's Market →
Scout Square, 741 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills
9:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- Live on the Plaza
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
7:00 pm - VHMC: New Mom's Support Group
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills, AL - in Room 316
9:00 am - Bizz and Fizz
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce 3178 Rush St. Vestavia Hills, AL (Liberty Park)
5:15 pm - VHMC: Unbound Grace - Addiction Support Group
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills, Room 107 on Support Floor
6:00 pm - Football vs Parker (V) →
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
7:00 pm - VHMC: Cancer Support Group
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills, AL - Room.318
12:00 pm - Vintage Videos
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
📣 Vestavia Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grand Rounds: AI Presentations
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Office Tower, 1202
7:00 am - August Membership Luncheon at Samford University
Homewood Chamber of Commerce Samford University Brock School of Business Cooney Hall
11:30 am - Business Bound
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Collat School of Business
8:00 am - Teaching and Video Accessibility
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
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🗞 Nearby News
Mountain Brook
- 'Pooches on the Patio' (cbs42.com)
- New season, new tests as teams enter 2026 season (280living.com)
Homewood
- Patriots retool around new leadership after historic run (thehomewoodstar.com)
- Cullman City Planning Commission set to consider permanent data center ban (cullmantimes.com)
- 8 Architectural Salvage Warehouses In Alabama That Are A DIY Dream (myfamilytravels.com)
Birmingham
- 6 new businesses + 1 closing in Birmingham this week (bhamnow.com)
Ok Vestavia Hills! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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