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Muscle Shoals, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Muscle Shoals finally grab that elusive first-round road playoff win?
  • Looking for work? See which Shoals employers you can meet Nov. 17.
  • Planning a Natchez Trace drive from Muscle Shoals? Start with these stops.

Also on today's calendar: November 8th at McBride Elementary School and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High school football playoff previews (Nov. 6) (timesdaily.com) — Muscle Shoals fans get a detailed preview of the Trojans’ Class 5A playoff trip to Oxford, including records, history between the schools, and why a close matchup could finally yield a first-round road win. The roundup also breaks down playoff prospects for other nearby programs like Florence, Russellville, Deshler, Hatton, Lexington, and more, helping Shoals-area readers plan where to be under the Friday night lights.
   

• Job seekers invited to meet local employers at Florence hiring event (rocketcitynow.com) — Residents in Muscle Shoals and across the Shoals can connect directly with hiring employers at a regional job fair in Florence on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 1–4 p.m. at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum. Organized with North Alabama Jobs, the event is open to anyone seeking work or considering a career change, and attendees are encouraged to register online beforehand.
   

• The Natchez Trace Parkway Towns Worth Stopping In (worldatlas.com) — Travelers from Muscle Shoals and the Shoals area get a detailed guide to Natchez Trace Parkway towns, including nearby Florence and tours of FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. The piece lays out where to eat, what to see, and when seasonal events like Christmas parades and festivals happen along the route from Natchez to near Nashville.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Keep moving to help your brain stay strong!
    Being active sends blood to your brain, helps your memory, and lowers stress. You don't have to do hard exercises—just move a little each day. Here… (Nextdoor )
  • LOST CAT ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Vicious was lost on October 21, 2026 and was last seen near Muscle Shoals, AL If you have information on their location,… (Nextdoor Wilson Dam - Avalon)
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Muscle Shoals. Apply here.
  • Rural King posted a job opening for Recovery Associate in Muscle Shoals. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muscle Shoals here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sheffield

  • Man found guilty of killing Sheffield police officers appealing conviction (whnt.com)

Tuscumbia

  • City acquires officer, K9 from sheriff's office (timesdaily.com)
  • Martin murder case heads to appeals court (timesdaily.com)
  • NEWS 19 OUTDOORS: Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve (whnt.com)

Ok Muscle Shoals! 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: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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