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🌱 Hale County Wildcats vs Duncanville Middle and 10 more events

Also check out Moundville Native American Festival on the Akron Patch calendar

Tuesday September 29th Patch AM
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Akron! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Moundville Native American Festival at Moundville Archaeological Park
  • Hale County Wildcats vs Duncanville Middle
  • Hale County Wildcats vs Bibb County Choctaws

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

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  • Colonial Pipeline Company posted a job opening for Safety Specialist in Moundville. Apply here.
  • Hale County Hospital posted a job opening for Dietary Aide: Full-Time in Greensboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.

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  • Oct. 14-18, UAB Theatre kicks off season of power plays with 'We Are Proud to Present' (uab.edu)

Ok Akron! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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