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Alexander City, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readGood 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:
- See how Alexander City’s community college stacks up statewide
- How an Alexander City native could shine in Alabama’s 2026 offense
Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 99, low: 72.
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 North Alabama community colleges rank among best in Alabama in new poll (hvilleblast.com) — Central Alabama Community College’s Alexander City campus earned a spot in WalletHub’s top 10 community colleges in Alabama, putting a local option on the statewide honor roll. The ranking, based on cost, education, and career outcomes, shows how Alexander City students can access a highly rated, affordable college experience close to home. 
• College football's next big stars? 10 freshmen who could make instant impact in 2026 (crossroadstoday.com) — An Alabama Crimson Tide freshman wide receiver from Alexander City is drawing early buzz as one of the nation’s top impact newcomers for 2026. The story highlights how his size, skills, and strong fall camp performance could earn him a key role in Alabama’s already loaded receiving corps this season.
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August 2026 Board Meeting
Alexander City , AL 35010
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Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lake Martin Pizza Co. - Dadeville — Leah... →
Lake Martin Pizza Co., 5042 AL-49, Dadeville
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Leah Slaughter at Lake Martin Pizza Co. Dadeville →
Lake Martin Pizza Co., 5042 AL-49, Dadeville
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Martin's @ Lake Martin (CrossWire Full Band) →
Martin's @ Lake Martin, 10207 Co Rd 34, Dadeville
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Peach Pepper Jam →
The Wynn Building, 45 2nd Ave N, Ashland
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Winterboro Bulldogs vs COOSA CENTRAL →
Winterboro High School Gym, 22601 AL-21, Alpine
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Special Event: Adam Ray →
Stardome Comedy Club, 1818 Data Dr, Hoover
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Drivin N Cryin →
Martin's @ Lake Martin, 10207 Co Rd 34, Dadeville
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Friday November 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🧹 House Cleaner Needed
Looking for a reliable person to deep clean a house before it goes on the market. Kitchen, bathrooms, floors, dusting, and general cleaning. Paid… (Nextdoor Our Childrens Hwy)
- Farmers Home Furniture posted a job opening for Credit Representative in Alexander City. Apply here.
- Hardee's posted a job opening for Team Member in Alexander City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexander City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sylacauga
- King's Home Thrift celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony in Sylacauga (sylacauganews.com)
- Jodi will be getting into detail with her daughter Taylor today with her 'Day You Were Born' story. (radioalabama.net)
- Jocumsen extends lead in Bassmaster Elite at Champlain (anglerschannel.com)
Tallassee
- Tallassee flag football returns for third season (tpimediagroup.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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