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🌱 CACC earns statewide honors for AI training and disability advocacy

Alexander City, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Alexander City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • CACC earns statewide honors for AI training and disability advocacy
  • Benjamin Russell rallies past Spanish Fort to reach quarterfinals
  • Alexander City Schools gains five points on state report cards

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Bazaar and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the fallen horse say? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 58 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
  • Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Alabama Community College earns two ACCA Exemplary Program Awards (sylacauganews.com) — Central Alabama Community College has won statewide awards for two programs connecting students with job skills and support. The Alexander City college's nine-week online AI workforce credential launched this fall, while its student-led DREAMS organization gives students with disabilities opportunities for advocacy, mentoring and leadership.
   

• Wildcats overcome rough start to down Spanish Fort (tpimediagroup.org) — Benjamin Russell shook off an early 10-point deficit to beat Spanish Fort 24-17 and reach the Class 5A quarterfinals. Josh Harriell rushed for 128 yards and helped keep the ball away from the Toros late. The Wildcats next face Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, with the game expected to be at home.
   

• Alabama school report cards show gains across central Alabama, but achievement gaps remain (abc3340.com) — Alexander City Schools gained five points on Alabama's latest school report cards, among the larger improvements in a review of 49 districts. Statewide, the score rose from 87 to 88. The overall grades combine multiple measures, so they don't establish which classroom or attendance changes drove the local gain.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today is the last day to submit your photo to the “Share Your Smile with Alabama” photo contest.
    Two third-grade students - one girl & one boy - will be selected from photo submissions as the winners of the campaign. Find rules and submission… (Nextdoor )
  • America's Thrift Stores posted a job opening for Team Member - Retail | Alexander City in Alexander City. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Alexander City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexander City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sylacauga

  • Sylacauga City Schools earns record score on state report card (sylacauganews.com)
  • More than bricks and mortar' Sylacauga City Schools celebrates opening of Operations and Workforce Development Center, honoring late SHS career tech director (annistonstar.com)
  • Southern Dance and Performing Arts Company to hold ‘Hello, Dolly!' auditions on Nov. 16-17 (sylacauganews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the fallen horse say?" — I can’t giddy up… (Thank you Kathy J. for sending it in!)
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