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🌱 Coker community remembers the life of Wanda Gail Falls

Coker, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Coker community remembers the life of Wanda Gail Falls

Also on today's calendar: 38 Special and Kansas.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Delightful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Friday: Beautiful with periods of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Wanda Gail Falls (June 12th, 1952 – May 25th, 2026) (tuscaloosathread.com) — Coker residents are mourning the passing of 73-year-old Wanda Gail Falls, who died peacefully on May 25 surrounded by family. Remembered as a hard worker who loved fishing and camping with her grandchildren, she will be honored at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 13, in nearby Northport.
   

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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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