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Heflin, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Heflin! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Heflin chemist running for U.S. Senate in 2026
  • Heflin native coach brings championship offense back closer to home

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
  • Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elections 2026: Candidates for Alabama State House of Representatives and Alabama U.S. Senate Candidates 2026 (birminghamtimes.com) — Heflin residents have a hometown voice in the 2026 U.S. Senate race: Democrat Mark S. Wheeler II, a chemist focused on education, worker rights, healthcare, and government reform. The broader guide also outlines platforms of other State House and Senate hopefuls from across Alabama ahead of the May 19 primaries and November general election.
   

• State champion offensive coordinator headed to Oxford (times-georgian.com) — A hometown product from Heflin, offensive coordinator Brad Yarbrough, is moving closer to home as he takes over the quarterbacks coach and OC role at Oxford High School in Alabama. The former Cleburne County High and Jacksonville State standout has helped guide Bowdon to four straight state football titles and now brings that high-scoring expertise to the Yellow Jackets.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
    It’s also Safe Sun Week from May 11-17. This month teaches us about the dangers of too much sun and the importance of being safe in the sun. Skin… (Nextdoor )
  • [5/11/26] A Few Strong Storms Possible Near the Coast Today
    https://ema.alabama.gov/14505/a-few-strong-storms-possible-near-the-coast-today/ (Nextdoor )
  • Southwire posted a job opening for Manager, MFG - Quality Assurance Methods in Heflin. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Anniston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Heflin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Anniston

  • Results May 2026 Topstraps Rimfire Challenge (snipershide.com)
  • Anniston Man Sentenced to Nearly 18 Years in Federal Drug Case (weisradio.com)
  • Meet the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate (whnt.com)

Jacksonville

  • Where to watch Auburn vs Jax State on Tuesday: Time, TV, stream info (usatoday.com)
  • Jacksonville State launching new entrepreneurship degree (thebamabuzz.com)

Ok Heflin! 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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