🌱 Want to hand‑feed turtles just minutes from downtown Coker?

Morning Coker! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Want to hand‑feed turtles just minutes from downtown Coker?

Also on today's calendar: H&H FIELD FEST.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Hidden turtle sanctuary in Tuscaloosa—what you need to know (thebamabuzz.com) — Families in Coker can now plan a close-to-home outing at That Turtle Place, a two-acre turtle and tortoise sanctuary right on Upper Columbus Road. Open Thursday through Saturday mornings in spring and fall, the hand-built refuge offers nature trails, feeding stations, and educational visits focused on responsible pet ownership and wildlife care.
   

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📸 Around Coker

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coker

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• After the Rain by Mor-Shy Productions (Saturday) →
  Central high school, 905 15th St, Tuscaloosa
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 16

• H&H FIELD FEST →
  H & H Farms, 14364 US-11, Fosters
  4:00 pm

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📣 Coker Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Hillcrest High School Graduation
  Coleman Coliseum
  1:00 pm
• Sipsey Valley High School Graduation
  Coleman Coliseum
  4:00 pm
• Advanced Stained Glass →
  Kentuck Art Center & Festival, 503 Main Ave, Northport
  6:00 pm
• Brookwood High School Graduation
  Coleman Coliseum
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Northside High School Graduation
  Northside High School Football Stadium
  7:30 pm

Sunday May 17

• The White Party →
  Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa
  5:00 pm

Monday May 18

• City Council Work Session →
  Northport, AL Calendar, 3500 Mcfarland Blvd, Northport
  4:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• Breeze MrDo2Much →
  Palmore Park, 3701 Fosters Ferry Rd, Tuscaloosa
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• The Butterfly Affect →
  Faucett Brothers Activity Center, 13040 Eugenia Faucett Dr, Northport
  5:00 pm

Friday June 12

• Alabama Shakes →
  Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• [5/11/26] A Few Strong Storms Possible Near the Coast Today
  https://ema.alabama.gov/14505/a-few-strong-storms-possible-near-the-coast-today/ (Nextdoor )

• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Northport. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Northport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coker here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Fayette

• Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale (mytrpaper.com)
• Fayette Twp. commissioners again delay decision on Heartwood Solar II (hillsdale.net)

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Ok Coker! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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