🌱 How CVCC’s new Giving Days could boost Phenix City students

Greetings Phenix City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How CVCC’s new Giving Days could boost Phenix City students
• Russell County schools prepare for leadership change as superintendent retires
• See where Central-Phenix City ranks among the nation’s flag powers

Also on today's calendar: Computer Basics and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Chattahoochee Valley Community College announces inaugural Giving Days campaign (wrbl.com) — Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City is launching its first-ever Giving Days campaign this October, inviting local residents and businesses to support student success. Throughout the month, the college will spotlight scholarship funds and student stories, and you can donate online or by mailing contributions directly to the Phenix City campus on College Drive.
   

• Russell County superintendent announces retirement (wtvm.com) — Russell County Schools, based in the Phenix City area, has announced Superintendent Dr. Brenda Coley will retire on January 1, 2027, after more than 37 years with the district. She’s credited with uniting schools and community partners and staying visible in classrooms and events, and the district is now preparing for a leadership transition.
   

• Top AHSAA flag football teams drawing attention in national polls, too (al.com) — Central-Phenix City’s flag football team is drawing national attention, earning top spots in both MaxPreps and USA Today rankings while leading Alabama’s large-school poll. The story also highlights other top AHSAA programs, underscoring how strong Alabama girls flag football has become on the national stage.
   

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📸 Around Phenix City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Phenix City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17

• Home Depot Cruise-in →
  The Home Depot, 3784 US-431, Phenix City
  4:30 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Friday October 2

• Computer Basics →
  Phenix City AL
  2:30 pm

Friday October 16

• Carver Montgomery at Central →
  Central High School, 2400 Dobbs Dr, Phenix City
  8:00 pm

Friday October 23

• Computer Basics →
  Phenix City AL
  2:30 pm
• Enterprise at Central →
  Central High School, 2400 Dobbs Dr, Phenix City
  8:00 pm

Saturday October 24

• Phenix City-Russell County NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Luncheon →
  337 10th Avenue South, Phenix City
  1:00 pm

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📣 Phenix City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30

• Billiards →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  7:30 am
• Step →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  8:15 am
• Cycle →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  8:15 am
• Upper Body Blast →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  8:15 am
• Open Make →
  Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St., Opelika
  9:00 am
• Aqua Aerobics →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  9:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Phenix City PatchAM possible:

• IQ Auto Deals – New & Used Cars Marketplace

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What do yall recommend to have if you don’t have cable.
  Something that includes college and NFL football. (Nextdoor Willow Trace Cougars)
• Jet Stream Clean 10/10 - Came in and was able to look at everything right away to let us know what we are working with and the different packages!
  Very thorough and would recommend booking with them for all your steam cleaning needs! Contact: 334-560-2881 Jet Stream Clean https://www… (Nextdoor BridgeWater)

• Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital posted a job opening for Patient Access Rep Main Reg/Pre Reg Part Time in Phenix City. Apply here.
• Waffle House posted a job opening for Server / Wait Staff in Smiths Station. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phenix City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Smiths Station

• Alabama high school cross country: County champs, state bests highlight week (al.com)

Opelika

• McShane to Build 252-Unit Springs at Opelika in Alabama (constructionowners.com)
• Fall nature walk: Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika (opelikaobserver.com)
• Opelika double murder remains unsolved 25 years later as CrimeStoppers renews call for answers (wsfa.com)

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Ok Phenix City! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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