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In today's newsletter:
- Police investigate deadly late-night bicycle crash on 13th Place
- Phenix City home at center of horrific child murder investigation
- When Phenix City’s Little League stars take the World Series field
Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 102, low: 74.
- Tuesday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Coroner identifies Phenix City bicycle rider struck and killed (nowgeorgia.com) — A 49-year-old man riding his bicycle near 13th Place in Phenix City was struck by a vehicle late Thursday night and died at the scene from his injuries, according to the Russell County coroner. The victim, identified as Eddie Jessie, has been sent for autopsy, and Phenix City Police are investigating whether any charges will be filed. No witnesses have been identified so far. 
• Georgia mother charged with felony murder, human trafficking in daughter's death (wavy.com) — Law enforcement in Phenix City and Columbus are pursuing capital and felony murder, human trafficking, and related charges in the death of 5-year-old Kamarie Holland, whose body was found in a vacant Phenix City home. The child’s mother, Kristy Siple, and Jeremy Williams are both jailed without bond as Russell County authorities continue building cases and enforcing gag orders to protect future trials.
• Here's when the Little League World Series begins and when Pa.'s team plays (pennlive.com) — Phenix City’s Little League team will take the national stage Wednesday in South Williamsport, facing Tacoma, Washington, in a 3 p.m. opening-round World Series matchup. The Southeast champions feature standout pitcher and shortstop Kinley Rasmus, who threw a regional championship shutout, as they join 19 other U.S. and international teams chasing the title later this month.
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- I had been putting off rotating my Jeep’s tires, but today I finally took it to my favorite local shop, 14th Street Tires in Phenix City.
It’s my favorite because it's so convenient and close to me. When I arrived, I was fortunately, first in line. I asked Eliseo, the manager, to… (Nextdoor Lakewood) - Looking for a reliable and trustworthy dog sitter/check ins.
Anyone have recommendations? Phenix City AL area (Sherwood Elementary neighborhood) (Nextdoor Summerville Road)
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🗞 Nearby News
Opelika
- City of Opelika notifies residents of trash pickup delays due to lack of garbage trucks (wrbl.com)
- 24 uncommitted football prospects in the Opelika-Auburn area to watch this season (oanow.com)
- Jodi will be getting into detail with her daughter Taylor today with her 'Day You Were Born' story. (radioalabama.net)
Valley
- EAFD's Elliott wins Taco Bowl (valleytimes-news.com)
Auburn
- Auburn Murder Mystery (feverup.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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