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🌱 Phenix City man admits role in multimillion‑dollar counterfeit stamp scheme
Phenix City, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Phenix City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Phenix City man admits role in multimillion‑dollar counterfeit stamp scheme
- Meet the Phenix City family whose joyful videos reached millions online
- How Phenix City’s All-Stars are chasing a Little League World Series berth
Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Phenix City man allegedly involved in $1.7 million counterfeit postage scheme, two men charged (wrbl.com) — A Phenix City man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a money laundering conspiracy tied to a large counterfeit postage stamp scheme, while a Georgia co-defendant faces additional fraud charges. Prosecutors say millions of fake stamps were bought from China and some mailed from Phenix City and Smiths Station post offices, with sentencing for the local defendant set for October. 
• Popular mother-son duo creates viral videos that inspire joy and connection (wsbradio.com) — A mother and son rooted in Phenix City have turned simple family videos into viral social media moments that bring comfort and laughter to millions. After a season of grief, their upbeat clips, filmed while living everyday local life, now inspire viewers who are struggling and have even reshaped the son’s career plans while deepening their family bond.
• Phenix City baseball team to vie for Little League World Series spot (ledger-enquirer.com) — Phenix City’s U-12 All-Stars just repeated as state champions and are headed to the Southeast Little League Tournament in Warner Robins, Georgia, aiming for a World Series berth. With eight returning players and a coach stressing community and resilience, the team is fundraising through GoFundMe to cover travel, uniforms, and gear for the August 6–11 regional.
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Public Hearing to Review the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget on July 30, 2026
City of Phenix Council Chambers, 1111 Broad St., Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Winston Smith T Building Supply, 812 N Railroad Ave, Opelika
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Samford pool, E Samford Ave, Auburn
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Opelika Back to School Bash →
Covington Recreation Center, 213 Carver Ave, Opelika
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RAD Self Defense Classes for Women →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 501 S 10th St, Opelika
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🗞 Nearby News
Opelika
- Opelika approves tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co. (opelikaobserver.com)
- Trial date set in Amore Wiggins Murder Case; father to face jury in February 2027 (wrbl.com)
- Thriving alone! Singles who are happy give us their WHY. (radioalabama.net)
Valley
- Valley Sportsplex gets new trail, amphitheater clearing ahead of planned fall music series (wtvm.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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