🌱 Why Crossville’s Friday night lights are finally coming back this fall

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Crossville’s Friday night lights are finally coming back this fall

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
• Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Next Season in Crossville: Varsity football returning for first since 2022 (whnt.com) — Varsity football is officially returning to Crossville High School this fall, restoring Friday night lights to a town that hasn’t fielded a varsity team since 2022. After rebuilding through junior varsity to protect younger players and grow the program, the Lions will celebrate 100 years of Crossville football with a home opener against Asbury on August 21 and a renewed rivalry with Geraldine.
   

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📸 Around Crossville

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Preschool Storytime →
  Boaz, AL Calendar, 404 Thomas Ave, Boaz
  10:00 am
• Ultimate Michael and Janet Jackson Experience →
  The AMP, 90 Walnut St, Gadsden
  5:30 pm
• Saving Our Sons: Lasting Legacy Benefit Gala →
  Downtown Gadsden Inc., 635 Broad St, Gadsden
  6:00 pm
• 2026 Tacos and Tequila Festival - Friday →
  Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 S.M.P.A. Blvd, Albertville
  6:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Helena Old Town Live - June →
  Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Rd, Helena
  5:00 pm
• WILEY BAILEY/THE YOUTUBE BAND & KENNY & AMANDA SMITH →
  The Cricket Theatre, W Main St, Collinsville
  6:00 pm
• Akaash Singh →
  Stardome Comedy Club, 1818 Data Dr, Hoover
  7:00 pm
• The Broadway Room - Ian Lara →
  Stardome Comedy Club, 1818 Data Dr, Hoover
  7:30 pm

Sunday June 14

• First Shots →
  Alabama Firearms Academy, 100 Elizabeth St #439, Boaz
  1:00 pm
• Gadsden PlanNet Marketing Meeting →
  Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gadsden W-Near Attalla by IHG, 106 Walker St, Gadsden
  2:15 pm
• Cocktail Mixing #2 →
  Soho - Off Market for Event Rental, 1820 Avenue E, Birmingham
  4:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• City Council Meeting →
  Albertville, AL Calendar, 116 W. Main Street, Albertville
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Boaz. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(05837) - 102 N. McClesky St. in Boaz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crossville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Boaz

• Huntsville Hospital System disputes government's warning about price transparency (whnt.com)

Albertville

• June 11, 2026 (birminghamtimes.com)

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Ok Crossville! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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