🌱 What changes could the new Muscle Shoals superintendent bring this fall?
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In today's newsletter:
- What changes could the new Muscle Shoals superintendent bring this fall?
- See why Smithsonian says Muscle Shoals is a must-visit American landmark.
Also on today's calendar: Muscle Works (Emilie) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Muscle Shoals City Schools selects new superintendent (hvilleblast.com) — Muscle Shoals City Schools has chosen Dr. Jon Bret Smith as its new superintendent, with his tenure set to begin at Institute Day on August 3. Smith brings decades of experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and statewide education leader, and the board plans to finalize his contract and introduce him widely to the community in the coming weeks. 
• Smithsonian highlights 7 Alabama landmarks to visit to celebrate America 250 (thebamabuzz.com) — Muscle Shoals is spotlighted nationally by Smithsonian as one of seven Alabama landmarks to visit for America’s 250th, thanks to its legendary FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound studios. The piece also rounds up other notable Alabama sites, from Rickwood Field to the USS Alabama, and offers ideas for planning road trips to explore the state’s history and culture.
📸 Around Muscle Shoals
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Upcoming Events in
Muscle Shoals
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★ Featured events ★
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Beats & Eats ft. Hannah Clarke — The Shoals Now! →
Cypress Lakes Venue, 1311 E 6th St, Muscle Shoals
6:00 pm
Thursday July 9
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Other local events
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Sunset Stories-All ages
Muscle Shoals Public Library 1918 East Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
6:00 pm -
Muscle Works (Emilie) →
YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
4:15 pm -
Muscle Works (Teri) →
YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
4:15 pm -
Christmas in July Storytime
Muscle Shoals Public Library 1918 East Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
10:30 am -
W.C. Handy Music Festival 2026 →
GunRunner Boutique Hotel, 310 E Tennessee St, Florence
7:00 pm -
Adult Fiction Book Club
Muscle Shoals Public Library 1918 East Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
5:45 pm -
Beats & Eats ft. Bay Simpson — The Shoals Now! →
Cypress Lakes Venue, 1311 E 6th St, Muscle Shoals
6:00 pm
Thursday July 9
Monday July 13
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
📣 Muscle Shoals Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Muscle Works (Lisa) →
YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
5:30 pm -
Buzz Special →
North Alabama Speedway, 12200 AL-247, Tuscumbia
7:00 pm -
Faizon Love Comedy Show →
Shoals Community Theatre, 123 N Seminary St, Florence
7:00 pm -
Trail Care: Cane Creek Canyon →
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia
9:00 am
Tuesday July 7
Saturday July 11
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Store Manager in Muscle Shoals. Apply here.
- North American Lighting Inc posted a job opening for Master Technician in Muscle Shoals. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muscle Shoals here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sheffield
- Blades Re-sign Integral Midfielder As Fringe Player Exits (onefootball.com)
- Don Broco to replace Alkaline Trio as 2000Trees headliners after tour cancellation (nme.com)
Tuscumbia
- This Massive Alabama Stable Is The States Most Popular Horseback Riding Destination (myfamilytravels.com)
- Tuscumbia limestone headed to Mobile Bay to help restore Alabama oyster reefs (256today.com)
- Mrs. Gladys Laster: This Woman's Bravery, Courage, and 1975 Landmark Court Order Desegregated the Faculty and Staffs at Alabama's Historically White Junior Colleges and Trade Schools (donaldwatkins.com)
Florence
- UNA unveils new brand, launches 'Grow Your World' campaign film (waff.com)
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