Good morning to you Grant! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Grant community remembers the life of Linda Lee Slawson
- How Grant's DAR Patriots reeled in a national championship berth
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Linda Lee Slawson (laclederecord.com) — Grant residents are mourning the passing of 86-year-old Linda Lee Slawson, a longtime community member with close family still living in town. Services will be held Sunday, October 4, in Missouri, and friends and relatives can honor her through memorial contributions and by signing the online guest book.
• Spain Park anglers win high school fishing tournament on Lake Guntersville (hooversun.com) — Local anglers from Grant's DAR Patriots Fishing Club placed fifth at a major high school tournament on Lake Guntersville, earning a coveted spot in the 2027 national championship. Competing against teams from several states, they weighed in an impressive 18 pounds, 5 ounces of bass in the free, student-focused event.
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Thursday October 1 - New Hope at Guntersville →
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5:30 pm - New Hope vs Kate Duncan Smith DAR →
5216 Main Dr, New Hope
6:00 pm Friday October 2 - The Matt Long Band at Casey's Bar and Grill at The Wyndham →
Wyndham Garden Lake Guntersville, 2140 Gunter Ave, Guntersville
7:00 pm Saturday October 3 - Cavern Cove Rimfire Challenge October Match →
Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting, 373 Ambush Trail, Woodville
10:00 am - Cruise-In Hosted by Classic Cruiserz →
Downtown Scottsboro Mural, 413 S Broad St, Scottsboro
2:00 pm Tuesday October 6 - Local History Trivia →
Domonic's on the Square, 220 Broad St, Scottsboro
5:30 pm Friday October 9 - Homecoming – Guntersville City Schools →
Guntersville High School, 14227 US-431, Guntersville
12:00 pm Saturday October 10 - 2nd Saturday Serve Day →
The CARE Center, 5410 Main Dr., New Hope
8:30 am - Scottsboro BBQ Festival →
Downtown Scottsboro Mural, 413 S Broad St, Scottsboro
9:00 am - Freedom In The Fairways Golf and Worship Festival →
Cherokee Ridge Country Club, Cherokee Ridge Dr, Union Grove
6:00 pm Friday October 16 - Mahjong Retreat By The Lake →
2000 Signal Point Lane, Guntersville
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Make your weekday breakfast or weekend brunch extra special with some added fruit!
Add mashed banana, grated apple, or frozen berries to pancake batter for added flavor and nutrition. (Nextdoor ) - National Women's Health and Fitness Day is September 30.
Bring on the strength and power! It's all about fueling yourself to feel your best, especially when moving your body. Find fitness tips, answers to… (Nextdoor )
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Guntersville. Apply here.
- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation posted a job opening for Security Guard- 1st Shift in Guntersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grant here.
🗞 Nearby News
Guntersville
Scottsboro
- The Mercy Place Celebrate Recovery relaunches with renewed mission (clarionnews.org)
- Scottsboro appoints David Gant as new fire chief (rocketcitynow.com)
- 5 things to know about Week 7 of high school football in the Huntsville area (al.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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