🌱 Alabaster police need your help finding a missing 67-year-old man.

Greetings Alabaster! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Alabaster police need your help finding a missing 67-year-old man.
• Why Thompson’s August 28 home showdown is a statewide must-watch
• Alabaster student earns President’s List honors at Wallace State.

Also on today's calendar: New Nothing Bundt Cakes in Alabaster Hosts City and Chamber and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 101, low: 74.
• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Alabaster police search by foot, drone and ATV for endangered missing 67-year-old man (wvtm13.com) — Alabaster police are urgently searching by foot, vehicle, drone, and ATV for 67-year-old Glen “Mo” Spence, last seen Thursday evening at Southbrook Village shopping center. Spence, a familiar face often walking between Southbrook Village and Simmsville Road, was wearing blue jeans, orange shoes, and a black-and-blue shirt; anyone who spots him should call 911 immediately.
   

• 16 must-watch Alabama high school football games during the 2026 season (al.com) — Thompson fans can circle August 28, when the defending champs from Alabama’s two largest classifications clash in Alabaster in one of the state’s top games of 2026. The matchup with Clay-Chalkville headlines a statewide list of 16 must-watch high school football showdowns that could shape playoff races across multiple regions.
   

• Wallace State announces President's List and Dean's List for summer 2026 (cullmantribune.com) — One Alabaster student, Holly Katherine Selman, has earned a spot on Wallace State Community College’s prestigious President’s List for summer 2026, reflecting a perfect 4.0 GPA. The college recognized 251 students across Alabama communities for President’s and Dean’s List honors, celebrating their hard work and academic dedication.
   

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📸 Around Alabaster

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alabaster

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Thursday August 20

• New Nothing Bundt Cakes in Alabaster Hosts City and Chamber →
  Nothing Bundt Cakes, 725 1st St S, Alabaster
  9:00 am
• VB vs. McGill Toolen
  Alabaster City Alabaster, AL 35007
  4:00 pm
• FB @ Central-Phenix
  Alabaster City Alabaster, AL 35007
  7:00 pm

Friday August 21

• VB @ Boddie Tournament - Hoover
  Alabaster City Alabaster, AL 35007
• New Nothing Bundt Cakes in Alabaster Hosts Community Appreciation Day →
  Nothing Bundt Cakes, 725 1st St S, Alabaster
  9:00 am

Saturday August 22

• XC @ Admiral Sunrise Invite
  Alabaster City Alabaster, AL 35007
  8:00 am
• Free Bundtlets at New Nothing Bundt Cakes in Alabaster →
  Nothing Bundt Cakes, 725 1st St S, Alabaster
  10:00 am
• SafeHouse Benefit Day at New Nothing Bundt Cakes in Alabaster →
  Nothing Bundt Cakes, 725 1st St S, Alabaster
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 16

• Public Skate Session →
  Pelham, AL Calendar
  4:00 pm

Monday August 17

• Men's Breakfast →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  8:30 am
• Fitness Forward →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  10:30 am
• Cardio Drumming →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  11:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Alabaster. Apply here.
• Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Photo Specialist in Alabaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alabaster here.

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Helena High School hosts annual Husky Day back-to-school eve... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

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• Montevallo Elementary begins new year with focus on communit... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Montevallo Prediction: Bulldogs poised to take next step (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• ‘I am furious': Wilton Water customer says bill jumped hundreds (wbrc.com)

Pelham

• Pelham Prediction: Panthers hope to keep moving forward (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Joy, belonging and growth: Pelham Ridge welcomes students ba... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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