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🌱 See how Alexandria’s big win fits into statewide Friday scores.

Alexandria, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • See how Alexandria’s big win fits into statewide Friday scores.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Monday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High school football scores, 10/2/2026 (1819news.com) — Alexandria High fans can celebrate a solid 32–14 win over Central-Clay County in Friday night’s football action. The game was part of a busy slate of matchups across Alabama, with scores reported from dozens of high school contests played Thursday and Friday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sign up now for the 2026 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Symposium!
    It's on October 16 from 8 am to 3 pm at Children's of Alabama Bradley Lecture Center. To register or get more details, visit childrensal.cloud-cme… (Nextdoor )
  • Whether you’re trick-or-treating, driving, or celebrating at home, follow these simple tips to keep the fun spooky—not scary.
    Reflective costumes, flashlights, slower speeds, and careful candy checks can make all the difference. Have a happy and safe Halloween! Read our… (Nextdoor )
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in WEAVER AL S09885 in Weaver. Apply here.
  • General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems posted a job opening for Sr Machinist (2nd Shift) in Anniston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Anniston

  • Anniston Hospital Transition Complete as Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital Officially Launches Under New Name (calhounjournal.com)
  • Yo Amo Irondale Talk of Lights (abc3340.com)
  • Which Tuscaloosa Starbucks closed? What customers should know (miamiherald.com)

Jacksonville

  • JJ On Demand: Riley Green's Biggest Album Debut Ever (kfdi.com)

Ok Alexandria! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

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