🌱 Why Columbiana’s beloved ‘Officer Biscuit’ just earned countywide recognition

Good morning to you Columbiana! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Columbiana’s beloved ‘Officer Biscuit’ just earned countywide recognition

Also on today's calendar: Storytime at Columbiana Public Library and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
• Monday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Public safety heroes honored at annual Shelby County awards ... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Shelby County’s annual Public Safety Awards highlighted several local heroes, including Columbiana School Resource Officer Corporal Damien “Officer Biscuit” Davenport for his mentoring and relationship-building with students. Held at the Pelham Civic Complex, the luncheon honored officers and firefighters from across the county whose quick actions and steady service protected residents in life-threatening situations.
   

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📸 Around Columbiana

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbiana

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6

• Storytime at Columbiana Public Library →
  Columbiana Public Library, 50 Lester St, Columbiana
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6

• Shelby County LEPB Board Meeting →
  Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 543 McDow Road, Columbiana
  4:00 pm

Thursday October 8

• Bessemer Academy vs Cornerstone Christian →
  Columbiana AL
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 20

• Storytime at Columbiana Public Library →
  Columbiana Public Library, 50 Lester St, Columbiana
  10:00 am
• Shelby County LEPB Board Meeting →
  Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 543 McDow Road, Columbiana
  4:00 pm

Friday October 23

• HCA Varsity Football @ CCHS →
  Cornerstone Christian School, 24975 AL-25, Columbiana
  7:00 pm

Saturday October 24

• Heritage Christian Academy at Cornerstone Christian →
  Cornerstone Christian High School, 24975 Hwy 25, Columbiana

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📣 Columbiana Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3

• Chess Club →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar, 16623 HWY 280, Chelsea
  11:30 am
• Read.Play.Create- Halloween Special Effects Make-up Demo →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar, 16623 HWY 280, Chelsea
  1:00 pm
• VJ’s Restaurant and Bar — Leah Slaughter Music →
  VJ's Restaurant, 2266 Co Rd 46, Shelby
  7:00 pm

Monday October 5

• PRE-COUNCIL MEETING →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar, 11611 Chelsea Rd PO Box 111, Chelsea
  5:00 pm
• Dungeons and Dragons 12-14 years old - Group Full →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar Chelsea, AL 35043
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Earlier today, October 1, 2026, satellite...
  Earlier today, October 1, 2026, satellite detections indicate a probable active fire near Talladega, Alabama, United States. Confidence is considered… (Nextdoor )
• There is an emergency vehicle on Bearden Rd...
  There is an emergency vehicle on Bearden Rd reported at 6:13 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )

• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Columbiana. Apply here.
• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 959 in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbiana here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Shelby

• ACS ranked No. 5 for Best School Districts in Alabama (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Alabama Power appeals court order blocking access to Shelby County man's property (al.com)
• Alabama Forestry shares update on Oak Mountain State Park fire (wbrc.com)

Calera

• Chelsea sweeps Chilton County to clinch home area tournament (shelbycountyreporter.com)

Chelsea

• New initiative gives Chelsea residents inside look (280living.com)
• Annual Chelsea Community Center Fall Craft Fair to be held Oct. 10 (280living.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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