🌱 See how former Daphne Trojans are shining on college football fields

Hi Daphne! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how former Daphne Trojans are shining on college football fields
• How a Daphne ceremony reunited a Vietnam hero's family and comrade

Also on today's calendar: BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 72.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gulf Coast Media's Local Legends: Myrick leads Miami (OH) in tackles, Jones breaks out for West Georgia (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Baldwin County fans can track several former local standouts, including multiple Daphne Trojans alumni, now contributing at colleges across the country. From tackles and touchdowns to breakout receiving games, the weekly roundup highlights how these hometown athletes are performing and when you can catch their next games.
   

• Unexpected encounter in Alabama helps family learn more about fallen Vietnam soldier (wkrg.com) — A Vietnam veteran's visit to Daphne for a Purple Heart Salute unexpectedly connected him with the Foley family of Sgt. Louis Jones, who was killed in action 57 years ago. Their emotional meeting brought new stories and comfort to Jones' sister and nephew, briefly bringing his memory vividly back to life.
   

📸 Around Daphne

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Daphne

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer →
  BJ's Membership Center, Tanger Outlets, 2601 S. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535,
  12:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Children - Sensory Storytime →
  Daphne AL
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• BCCCEL Pre-Championship Race →
  Daphne AL
• Children - Pre-K Storytime →
  Daphne AL
  10:30 am
• Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series →
  May Day Park, College Avenue at Mobile Bay, Daphne
  11:30 am
• Teen - Bee Crafty Together →
  Daphne AL
  3:30 pm
• Teen - Let's Bee Crafty →
  Daphne AL
  3:30 pm
• Children - After-School Book Club →
  Daphne AL
  3:30 pm
• Falling for Peachtree Bluff →
  Daphne AL
  6:00 pm
• Adult - Horror Book Club →
  Daphne AL
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Brown Bag by the Bay: Fall 2025 →
  May Day Park, College Ave, Daphne
  11:30 am
• Children - Free Build →
  Daphne AL
  3:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Miles for Heroes →
  Daphne AL

📣 Daphne Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

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

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Daphne PatchAM possible:

• S&S Hauling — (251) 216-8057

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lake Forest Community.
  We are newer here and want to help our community thrive! I have proposed to a board member that we develop a position that is like a liaison role. … (Nextdoor South Lake Forest)
• Great service, fast & professional.
  I can highly recommend them and will use them again! (Nextdoor Daphne High - Lake Forest)

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Daphne. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Daphne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Daphne here.

🗞 Nearby News

Spanish Fort

• Vote for Gulf Coast Media's Athlete of the Week: Sept. 14-Sept. 20 (gulfcoastmedia.com)
• AFTD's Food for Thought at Jason's Deli (fox10tv.com)

Fairhope

• New Julwin's Plaza Way Behind Schedule Too (blogspot.com)
• New roundabout coming to city in Baldwin County (fox10tv.com)
• Fairhope restaurants offering special cocktails during Negroni Week (1819news.com)

Ok Daphne! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook