🌱 What an alleged Kimber data hack could mean for Troy’s hometown manufacturer

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In today's newsletter:

• What an alleged Kimber data hack could mean for Troy’s hometown manufacturer
• How a new missile plant expansion could reshape jobs in Troy

Also on today's calendar: NMA Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Pike Liberal Arts.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 69.
• Sunday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Kimber America Allegedly Hacked: 486GB of Data Put Up for Sale on the Dark Web + Video (undercodenews.com) — A dark‑web seller is claiming to have stolen 486GB of corporate data from Kimber America, whose headquarters are in Troy and is allegedly offering it for private sale. Investigators stress the breach remains unverified and urge caution, noting attackers often use real corporate details like Troy’s address to lend credibility to unproven claims.
   

• Golden Dome Missile Shield Passes First Tests, Targets 2028 Launch (amac.us) — Troy residents should know Lockheed Martin is expanding a major missile production center in the city as part of a nationwide defense project called Golden Dome, targeting a 2028 launch. The article explains recent tests, new facilities, and big increases in interceptor manufacturing that could mean more defense-related jobs and investment in Troy and across Alabama.
   

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Other local events

Thursday September 10

• NMA Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Pike Liberal Arts →
  Pike Liberal Arts School, 301 Kervin Dr, Troy
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21

• Football @ Pike LIb
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  7:00 pm
• Varsity Football @ Pike County
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  7:00 pm

Monday August 24

• Fall Picture Day
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  8:00 am
• Volleyball New Brockton JH, JV, V
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  4:00 pm
• Jr High Football @ Pike County
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  6:00 pm
• JV Football vs Goshen
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  6:00 pm
• JV Footbal H VS Ariton
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  6:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Junior Herff Jones
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  10:30 am
• Volleyball Goshen JH, JV, V
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  4:00 pm
• MS/JV/V VB vs MCKENZIE
  Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lowe's posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Troy. Apply here.
• Bryant Smith - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Elba

• Wicksburg, Elba set for rare matchup to open 2026 season (wtvy.com)

Ozark

• Wiregrass organization's largest cleanup yet (wdhn.com)
• 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe for sale (hagerty.com)
• Alabama students make gains in English language arts, math (thealabamabaptist.org)

Enterprise

• Meet Miss Margarita: Enterprise unveils 36th Weevil statue (wdhn.com)
• Enterprise Police Give Back Through Community Efforts (wiregrassdailynews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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