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Anniston, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Anniston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Anniston students just graduated from Gadsden State
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Anniston Heritage Festival.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Gadsden State honors 440 graduates at spring commencement (gadsdentimes.com) — Dozens of Anniston residents are among the 440 students Gadsden State Community College honored at its spring commencement, earning associate degrees and certificates. The ceremony at the Cherokee campus recognized high-achieving graduates from across the region, with many locals receiving honors for strong GPAs and program completion. 
📸 Around Anniston
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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8th Annual Cigars And Sundress Day Party "The Reunion" →
Cane Creek Golf Course, 66 Galloway Gate Rd, Anniston
5:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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2026 Anniston Heritage Festival →
Zinn Park, 101 W 14th St, Anniston
2:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FREE BINGO @ Struts of Oxford →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
7:00 pm -
Realtor Night Out: Kickoff to Summer Bash! →
Sinclair Social, 33 W 10th St, Anniston
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OHS Reunion 2016 →
Hubbard's Off Main, 16 Choccolocco St, Oxford
6:00 pm -
SINGO @ Struts of Oxford →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
6:30 pm -
Board Meeting
Calhoun County 4400 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36206, USA
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SINGO @ Struts of Jacksonville →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
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LIVE TRIVIA @ Struts of Oxford →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
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The Unknown Tour →
Oxford Civic Center, 401 Mc Cullars Ln, Oxford
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
Tuesday June 9
Thursday June 11
Thursday July 9
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- That was not just a thunderstorm.
I just got in from the most harrowing experience I've had and a really long time. I was meeting someone at the police station in downtown Anniston… (Nextdoor Golden Springs) - Looking for a painter.
Small job to start. Working on a nursery. TYIA! (Nextdoor Tyler Park / Hillyer High)
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Anniston. Apply here.
- KRONOSPAN posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Anniston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anniston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oxford
- Kobay South Oxford expansion tops new high-dollar building permits (thebamabuzz.com)
- NACC Claims National Championship with 7-3 Victory Over Temple (mountainvalleynewspaper.com)
- Oxford Senior Center Hosts Annual Cookout at Oxford Lake (oxfordal.gov)
Jacksonville
- What We Learned About Riley Green in His 'Billboard 'Cover Story (popcrush.com)
- Hoover slugger, LSU baseball signee named Gatorade Alabama Player of Year (al.com)
- Country star Riley Green sets the internet on fire after debuting impressive new song 'Lookout Mountain' (foxnews.com)
Ok Anniston! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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