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šŸŒ± What Annistonā€™s favorite brewpub says about its sudden shutdown.

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Annistonā€™s favorite brewpub says about its sudden shutdown.
  • What Anniston officers learned at this statewide animal-law training.
  • How Anniston shopping and Scouting looked on this day in 1951.

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Coldwater Mountain Brewpub Closes Operations Amid Owner's Serious Illness (calhounjournal.com) ā€” Coldwater Mountain Brewpub in downtown Anniston has shut down operations immediately as owner Jason Wilson remains critically ill, with no reopening date announced. The closure follows a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and has left employees suddenly out of work while the community is urged to keep Wilson and his caregivers in their thoughts.
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ā€¢ Cherokee County Animal Shelter Reports Strong Turnout for Animal-Law Training (weisradio.com) ā€” Animal-control and law-enforcement officers from across Alabama, including the City of Anniston, gathered in Cherokee County for in-depth training on state animal laws and the new Beauā€™s Law taking effect Oct. 1. The session aimed to sharpen officersā€™ understanding of their legal authority, enforcement limits, and best practices for protecting both animals and public safety.
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ā€¢ On this day ā€” August 15 (annistonstar.com) ā€” A 1951 look back highlights how J.C. Penney expanded its presence on Noble Street in Anniston with a modernized three-story store. The same dayā€™s archives also remember longtime Scoutmaster A.P. ā€œCapā€ Ezell, whose south Anniston troop adventures shaped the lives of more than 1,100 local boys.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you missed the "Faces of Anniston" portrait exhibit in June, it will be on display for 3 months at the Anniston Public Library starting on August 27.
    Come see who you might recognize! I hope you enjoy it. Tom Hutchinson (Nextdoor Tyler Park / Hillyer High)
  • Short car ride, midday errands, or flying across the country?
    You've got this! Any time is a good time when it comes to feeding your baby. Learn more about breastfeeding on the go at tinyurl.com/2em46ky5. (Nextdoor )
  • Waffle House posted a job opening for Night Shift Server / Wait Staff in Anniston. Apply here.
  • Aldi, Inc. posted a job opening for Full-Time Assistant Store Manager in Anniston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anniston here.

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  • Spirit on Mountain Street Returns Aug. 20 with Vincent Mason Concert (calhounjournal.com)
  • Are multiple black bears roaming central Alabama? Sighting near JSU draws attention (wvtm13.com)

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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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