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🌱 How Abbeville’s own Jimmy Rane turned a defunct plant into powerhouse

Abbeville, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Abbeville! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Abbeville’s own Jimmy Rane turned a defunct plant into powerhouse
  • How Abbeville Christian battled back to secure a state runner-up finish

Also on today's calendar: Garden Budgeting -Wiregrass Master Gardener Lunch & Learns 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Samford awards honorary doctorate to lumber titan Jimmy Rane (thealabamabaptist.org) — Abbeville native and lumber executive Jimmy Rane has been honored with an honorary doctorate from Samford University, while keeping his growing YellaWood empire headquartered in Abbeville and investing heavily in restoring downtown buildings. His story highlights how a small family wood-treatment plant in Abbeville evolved into a major economic engine for the city, Henry County, and the wider Wiregrass region.
   

• Lady Cougars catch state runner-up title (luvernejournal.com) — Abbeville Christian’s softball girls were key to a dramatic tournament run, falling early but roaring back with an 11–1 elimination-game win before ultimately finishing as state runner-up. Strong bats from Horn, Holley, Tompkins, Scrushy, and Stroud powered big innings, while coach Matthew Sipper praised the team’s grit and said they’ll be back chasing a title.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are you ready for a storm?
    This is Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-19). It’s time to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season! You can find helpful information on how to… (Nextdoor )
  • Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.
    S., but it can often be prevented. May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to learn how to take care of your skin and get checked… (Nextdoor )
  • YellaWood posted a job opening for Forklift Operator -1st and 2nd shift in Abbeville. Apply here.
  • Kelly posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian- Henry County Schools in Abbeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abbeville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Headland

  • More information revealed in murder of pregnant teen (wdhn.com)

Eufaula

Ozark

  • Highspeed chase in Ozark ends with suspect in custody, Sheriff says (wdhn.com)
  • Army Warrant Officer convicted of raping two victims during trial at Fort Rucker, authorities seeking other possible victims (einpresswire.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Abbeville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Abbeville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.