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🌱 Arab’s own Kathryn Langley shines among Gadsden State’s spring graduates
Arab, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Arab! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Arab’s own Kathryn Langley shines among Gadsden State’s spring graduates
- Which Arab FFA teacher just earned a prestigious national ambassador role?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gadsden State honors 440 graduates at spring commencement (gadsdentimes.com) — An Arab resident, Kathryn F. Langley, is among 440 students honored at Gadsden State Community College’s spring commencement, where more than 700 credentials were awarded. The ceremony at the Cherokee campus recognized graduates from across Alabama and neighboring states, highlighting many students’ academic honors and distinctions. 
• National FFA names 88 teacher ambassadors for 2026-2027 (agdaily.com) — Arab gets a proud mention as Amanda Lynn of Arab FFA is one of just 88 educators nationwide chosen as National FFA Teacher Ambassadors for 2026–2027. Her role will include training and mentoring other agriculture teachers, bringing fresh ideas and resources back to Arab students and the local FFA chapter.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gemini Tavern & Restaurant Ribbon Cutting
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Gemini Tavern & Restaurant, 14365 US Hwy 431, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
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North Alabama Agriplex: CULLMAN TOURING FARMS FOR KIDS
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce North Alabama Agriplex 1714 Tally Ho Street Cullman, AL. 35055
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NEW DATE! Senior Health & Fitness Day - MC RSVP and Marshall Medical Centers
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Civitan Park, 1130 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
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Top Photo Worthy Spots Trail Initiative Ribbon Cutting - MC Tourism and Sports
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce The Cabins at Cathedral Caverns, 1913 Cathedral Caverns Road, Woodville, AL, 35769, United States
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Youth & Adult Jiu-Jitsu Classes - Waypoint Jiu-jitsu
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Guntersville Parks & Recreation Department, 1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
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Graduation - Marshall County Leadership Challenge
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Gunter’s Landing Golf Club, 1000 Gunter's Landing Rd., Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
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Weekly Live Trivia Nights at Grumpy's Italian... →
Grumpy's Italian Grill, 402 5th St SW, Cullman
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Main Channel Trivia Night on Thursdays →
Main Channel Brewing, 210 Sand Mountain Dr, Albertville
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Ribbon Cutting: Country Wok
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce 107 Bangor Ave, Hanceville, AL
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Ladies Night: Barbie Theme - Sand Mountain Park →
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 SMPA Blvd, Albertville, AL, 35950, United States
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Hats Off to Her High Tea →
The Old Greenhouse, 909 N Brindlee Mountain Pkwy, Arab
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Sunrise Paddle - Lake Guntersville State Park
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Lake Guntersville State Park, 7966 HWY 227, Guntersville
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cluster of Storms Moving Through The State Today
https://ema.alabama.gov/14561/cluster-of-storms-moving-through-the-state-today/ (Nextdoor ) - 2026 Hurricane Season Outlook and Long-Range Forecast for Alabama
https://ema.alabama.gov/14546/2026-hurricane-season-outlook-and-long-range-forecast-for-alabama/?fbclid… (Nextdoor )
- Alabama Department of Education posted a job opening for Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Physical Education Maternity Leave) in Arab. Apply here.
- Waffle House posted a job opening for Cook / Grill Operator in Arab. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arab here.
🗞 Nearby News
Holly Pond
- PREP SPORTS: Holly Pond's Maggie Nail reflects on her time as a Bronco (cullmantribune.com)
- Lindsey Howard named principal of Holly Pond Elementary School (cullmantribune.com)
- Obituary: Steven Larry Thomas (cullmantribune.com)
Guntersville
- Manufacturers award scholarships (advertisergleam.com)
- The rest of those GHS scholarships (advertisergleam.com)
- Richard Lawson to be Ordained Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama (episcopalnewsservice.org)
Ok Arab! 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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