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🌱 How Hanceville High’s honor students just earned national recognition
And check out Farm Kids Club – Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins (Cullman) on the Hanceville Patch calendar

Good morning Hanceville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Hanceville High's honor students just earned national recognition
- Can Hanceville turn its season around against Susan Moore?
- Hanceville community remembers the life of Bruce AC Barrett
Also on today's calendar: Heritage Homeschool Club : Elementary (Cullman) and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hanceville High School National Honors Society Chapter Wins National Award (cullmantimes.com) — Students at Hanceville High School's National Honor Society chapter have earned a prestigious national Chapter of Distinction award for their leadership, service, and commitment to improving the school and community. Local educators say the group not only excels academically but also focuses on building real-world leadership skills that benefit Hanceville residents. It's a proud moment highlighting hometown students on a national stage.
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• PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs, Gordo meet for region lead; Thursday games open October slate (cullmantribune.com) — Hanceville football fans can head to a home matchup Friday as the Bulldogs, still seeking their first win, host Susan Moore in a key Class 3A, Region 6 game. The article also previews several other regional high school contests, but Hanceville's return from a bye week offers local residents a fresh chance to support their team under the lights.
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• Obituary: Bruce AC Barrett (cullmantribune.com) — Family and friends in Hanceville are invited to honor Bruce AC Barrett, 77, with funeral services Monday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel and visitation Sunday evening. Remembered as a devoted husband, father, and granddaddy, he was also a master mason and custom gunsmith who worked in commercial refrigeration, leaving a wide circle of loved ones in the community.
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📸 Around Hanceville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hanceville
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★ Featured events ★
- Farm Kids Club – Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins (Cullman) →
North Alabama Agriplex - John T. Williamson Heritage Center, 1714 Tallyho St SW, Cullman
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- St. Bernard Prep at Hanceville →
801 Commercial St SE, Hanceville
6:00 pm - Heritage Homeschool Club : Elementary (Cullman) →
North Alabama Agriplex - John T. Williamson Heritage Center, 1714 Tallyho St SW, Cullman
9:00 am - Garden City Town Council Meeting →
Garden City Town Hall, 501 1st Ave S, Hanceville
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
Friday October 9
Monday October 19
📣 Hanceville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Sonic of Cullman Cruise-In →
Cullman AL
6:00 pm - Oktoberfest Run 2026
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, 301 2nd Ave SW, Cullman
8:00 am - 2026 Move Over MS Walk →
Heritage Park Cullman, 1705 Lee Ave SW, Cullman
8:00 am - Gatorade XC Classic (Jesse Owens)
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
8:00 am - Bama Baroque
Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold Street NE, Cullman
4:00 pm - Cullman Oktoberfest-Geisterführung. Cullman Historic Haunts Walk. →
Sipsey Winery - Warehouse District, 112 Clark Street Northeast, Cullman
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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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 )
- City of Cullman Alabama posted a job opening for Intern (Revenue Clerk) in Cullman. Apply here.
- The Chicken Salad Chick posted a job opening for Restaurant Managers in Cullman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanceville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Good Hope
- Calvert, Corder named CCBOE Employees of the Month (cullmantimes.com)
- NARCOG celebrates 60 years of helping Cullman County communities turn needs into results (cullmantimes.com)
Cullman
- Cullman County EMA highlights storm shelter tax credit, year-end application deadline (cullmantribune.com)
- Every fall, Cullman celebrates a part of its history that reaches back (mycullmantv.com)
- City of Cullman proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (cullmantimes.com)
Ok Hanceville! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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