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🌱 Which Gadsden-area football questions will define this fall’s season?

Gadsden, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Gadsden! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Gadsden-area football questions will define this fall’s season?
  • How today’s grocery tax return and new laws hit Gadsden shoppers
  • Planning to boat this weekend? Read these Etowah safety must-knows first.

Also on today's calendar: Gadsden Independence Day Celebration and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 50 questions for Gadsden area teams, 50 days ahead of the high school football season (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — High school football fans around Gadsden are just 50 days from kickoff, and local programs are full of storylines. The area features six coaches at new schools, several second-year leaders, and a few long-tenured veterans guiding teams that recently made deep playoff runs. A list of 50 questions sets up what to watch through the 2026 season.
   

2. Alabama grocery bills will change as tax returns July 1 (gadsdentimes.com) — If you’re shopping for groceries around Gadsden, the state’s 2% grocery tax is back on your bill starting today after a two‑month holiday. The story also notes Aldi’s new Rainbow City store, Sam’s Club membership hikes, and several Alabama laws taking effect that touch school safety, food trucks, and student athletics.
   

3. Etowah County Sheriff's Office Urges Boating Safety Ahead of Busy July 4 Holiday (weisradio.com) — Heading into the July 4 weekend, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office in Gadsden is urging anyone heading to the Coosa River or nearby lakes to put water safety first. Deputies stress life jackets for all ages, sober boat operators, watching river conditions, and closely supervising children. They also recommend filing a float plan so someone knows your route and return time.
   

4. 10 Beautiful Alabama Covered Bridges Straight Out of a Storybook (myfamilytravels.com) — One of Alabama’s most charming covered bridges is right here in Gadsden at Noccalula Falls Park, where the Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge complements the 90-foot waterfall and gorge trails. The guide highlights ten scenic covered bridges statewide, but gives locals specific details on visiting the Gadsden park, including its address, attractions like the pioneer village and train, and why the bridge is a favorite photo spot.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gadsden

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