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🌱 Why a Phenix City man’s trash led to criminal charges
Phenix City, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Phenix City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Phenix City man’s trash led to criminal charges
- Which Phenix City Little League alums are headed to the WCWS?
- Taxi fleeing armed robbery was reportedly headed straight toward Phenix City
Today's riddle: If you have 13 apples in one hand and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
- Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Phenix City man facing charges for illegal dumping in Georgia, deputies say (wrbl.com) — A Phenix City resident has been charged after deputies say he was caught illegally dumping trash at a county dump site in nearby Stewart County, Georgia. Authorities impounded his vehicle and are urging residents to report any suspected illegal dumping to help keep the area clean and safe. 
• More than 30 Former Little Leaguers® Ready to Shine in the 2026 Women's College World Series (littleleague.org) — Two former players from Phenix City Fast Pitch American Little League are among more than 30 ex-Little Leaguers competing in this year’s Women’s College World Series. Their journeys from local fields to the national stage highlight a busy Summer of Softball that also includes a new pro league and the Little League Softball World Series.
• Columbus, GA woman arrested for robbery in Lee County (waka.com) — Deputies say a woman accused of robbing a Dollar General in nearby Smiths Station tried to flee in a taxi headed toward Phenix City before being stopped and arrested. Investigators recovered cash, a handgun, and discarded clothing, and report she also faces multiple outstanding felony warrants from Columbus, Georgia. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Calling all avid tennis players!
Are you a wanna be Pete Sampras or tend to be more like bad boy John McEnroe? More like Aryna Sabalenka? Well, Phenix City has outdoor tennis courts… (Nextdoor Lakewood) - Anyone know whose dog this is?
2nd time he’s been around my yard off old Sandfort rd. Trying to find his way in my fence with my dogs (Nextdoor Sandfort Ct)
- A Groundworks Company posted a job opening for Sales & Service Technician in Phenix City. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Phenix City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phenix City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smiths Station
- 11 Opelika-Auburn area baseball postseason standouts (oanow.com)
Opelika
- Wife of Alabama's Newly Elected Sheriff Charged With Domestic Violence Days After His Primary Win (discernreport.com)
- JoAnn Williams Walker (auburnvillager.com)
Valley
- Dual enrollment puts Valley seniors ahead of the game (valleytimes-news.com)
- Free community distribution coming to West Point (valleytimes-news.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Big hands ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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