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🌱 When and where Elberta High’s Class of 2026 will graduate

Elberta, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Elberta! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where Elberta High’s Class of 2026 will graduate
  • Can Elberta’s 5A Area 1 champs keep rolling at regionals?
  • Elberta’s Ronald Simpkins earns history degree in University of Mobile Class of 2026

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 89, low: 51.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baldwin County Public Schools releases Class of 2026 graduation dates, times, and venues (mynbc15.com) — Elberta families can mark their calendars: Elberta High School’s Class of 2026 graduation is set for May 18 at 7 p.m. at John Cobb Stadium/Warrior Field in Elberta. The schedule also lists times and venues for other Baldwin County high school ceremonies, many with livestream options.
   

• Gulf Shores' baseball season ends in Elite Eight as Baldwin County softball regionals begin (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Elberta High’s softball team is heading into South Regional play this week, facing Headland as 5A Area 1 champions at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. The piece also recaps Gulf Shores baseball’s Elite Eight exit and outlines other Baldwin County teams’ regional softball matchups.
   

• University of Mobile Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation, Rick Lance Awarded Doctor of Humane Letters (umobile.edu) — An Elberta resident, Ronald D. Simpkins, is among the University of Mobile’s Class of 2026 graduates, earning a Bachelor of Science in History. The ceremony honored more than 300 graduates, featured a faith-focused commencement address, and recognized longtime Alabama Baptist leader Dr. Rick Lance with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, alongside multiple student and faculty award winners.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Good morning, Neighbors.
    I need recommendations for excellent housekeepers. Doing it my way hasn't worked well at all. Just DM me or post. I really need help and am willing… (Nextdoor Elberta Al)
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  • Community Health Systems posted a job opening for Food Services Worker - Days in Foley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elberta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Foley

  • Foley moves forward with safe room for first responders (wkrg.com)
  • Mike Ebert takes new athletics role at Snook Christian following retirement from BCBE schools (gulfcoastmedia.com)
  • Communities Honor Local Law Enforcement During National Police Week (gulfshoresnews.com)

Orange Beach

  • Gated Waterfront Luxury Home Development Announced For ICW (gulfshoresnews.com)
  • Coastal Alabama Communities Honor Local Law Enforcement During National Police Week (obawebsite.com)

Ok Elberta! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Elberta

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