Hey there, Butler! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a birding festival could boost tourism dollars in Butler County
Also on today's calendar: Choctaw County Tigers vs Meridian Wildcats.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ALBBAA names Black Belt Birding Festival as first 'Black Belt Signature Event' (alreporter.com subscription) — If you live in Butler, you’re part of a region now spotlighted by the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, which just named the Alabama Black Belt Birding Festival its first-ever “Black Belt Signature Event.” The honor comes with a $5,000 grant to Alabama Audubon and underscores how birding tourism, conservation, and education are bringing new economic opportunities to Black Belt counties like Butler.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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SINGO @ Struts of Jacksonville →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
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2026 Essentials of Farm Taxes and Estate Planning →
OnMed CareStation: Boligee Community Center, 17404 Co Rd 20, Boligee
5:30 pm
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SINGO @ Struts of Oxford →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 12
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FREE BINGO @ Struts of Oxford →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
7:00 pm
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LIVE TRIVIA @ Struts of Jacksonville →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
7:00 pm
Friday August 14
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Tomato and Salsa Workshop →
Calhoun County Extension Office, 1702 Noble St #108, Anniston
9:30 am
Wednesday August 19
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Coastal Alabama Community College’s Get On Board Day →
Coastal Alabama Community College: Thomasville Campus, 30755 US-43, Thomasville
9:30 am
Monday August 31
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ServSafe Training- Camden →
Wilcox County Health Department, 107 Union St, Camden
9:00 am
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FREE BINGO @ Struts of Jacksonville →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
7:00 pm
Monday September 7
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LIVE TRIVIA @ Struts of Oxford →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- August 1 through 7 is National WIC Breastfeeding Week.
Breastfeeding is important because human milk helps babies grow strong and healthy. ADPH and the WIC Program want to support families in their… (Nextdoor )
- School is starting soon!
Remember, it is important to wash your hands the right way and at the right times. Wash your hands after you pet a dog, play outside, or cover a… (Nextdoor )
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Regions Financial posted a job opening for Branch Manager - Choctaw Main in Butler. Apply here.
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Evolve Therapy Services posted a job opening for Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) In House SNF in Butler. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Butler here.
🗞 Nearby News
Thomasville
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