🌱 How Good Hope’s quarterback racked up five touchdowns in one night.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Good Hope's quarterback racked up five touchdowns in one night.
• See why a Good Hope Pre-K teacher earned top county honors.
• When Good Hope musicians helped power a 1937 birthday celebration.

Also on today's calendar: Heritage Homeschool Club : Elementary (Cullman) and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LOCAL SPORTS: Good Hope's Johnson named Athlete of the Week (cullmantimes.com) — Good Hope's senior quarterback Parker Johnson exploded for five touchdowns in a big road win over West Point, earning The Times' Athlete of the Week honor. Several other Good Hope players and nearby Cullman County athletes are also highlighted for standout football, volleyball, and cross-country performances from the past week.
   

• Calvert, Corder named CCBOE Employees of the Month (cullmantimes.com) — A Pre-K teacher at Good Hope Primary School has been named Cullman County Schools' Teacher of the Month, recognized for creating a supportive classroom and mentoring other Pre-K teachers. A Child Development Center staff member was also honored for his strong work ethic and service. Both received Employee of the Month awards sponsored by AmFirst, including a $100 gift card each.
   

• Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 26, 1937 (cullmantribune.com) — A 1937 "files from yesteryear" column recalls everyday life around Cullman County, including a musical birthday gathering where performers came from Good Hope to play alongside local Jones brothers. The piece also revisits early school news, football schedules, farm visits, and church events, offering a nostalgic snapshot of how tightly connected area communities once were.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Good Hope

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Farm Kids Club – Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins (Cullman) →
  North Alabama Agriplex - John T. Williamson Heritage Center, 1714 Tallyho St SW, Cullman
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Gatorade XC Classic (Jesse Owens)
  Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
  8:00 am
• Oktoberfest Run 2026
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, 301 2nd Ave SW, Cullman
  8:00 am
• Bama Baroque
  Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold Street NE, Cullman
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• VB @ Susan Moore w/ Corner
  Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Heritage Homeschool Club : Elementary (Cullman) →
  North Alabama Agriplex - John T. Williamson Heritage Center, 1714 Tallyho St SW, Cullman
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Decatur Heritage Christian Academy at Cullman Christian →
  Cullman AL
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Cullman Oktoberfest →
  309 First Avenue NE, Cullman
• Scarecrow Trail for Cullman Area Literacy Council →
  Heritage Park Cullman, 1705 Lee Avenue Southwest, Cullman
• The Pantry at The Link →
  The Link of Cullman County, 708 9th St SE, Cullman
  9:00 am
• Cullman Christian at St. Bernard Prep →
  St. Bernard Prep, 1600 St Bernard Dr SE, Cullman
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Gatorade XC Classic (Jesse Owens)
  Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
  8:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Cullman

• Day Tripping: Cullman's Oktoberfest Celebrates Traditions, Music And Fun (chattanoogapulse.com)
• For Alex Thornton, HVAC isn't just a business. (mycullmantv.com)
• 1633 Mallar St SE, Cullman, AL 35055 (redfin.com)

Hanceville

• FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State extends winning streak to 34 behind Kile's 11 touchdown passes (cullmantribune.com)

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