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Helena, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Helena! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Helena school resource officer stood out among countywide heroes
- How did Helena finally break through in that rainy Chelsea showdown?
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
- Monday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Public safety heroes honored at annual Shelby County awards ... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Helena residents can take pride that Police Chief Mike Wood honored Officer Casey Sutch for his school resource work and community policing at the countywide Public Safety Awards. The luncheon in Pelham highlighted first responders from across Shelby County, recognizing lifesaving actions, victim support and strong relationships with students and families. 
• Helena pulls away from Chelsea after floodgates open in four... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Helena football fans can celebrate a 28-13 road win over Chelsea, where the Huskies pulled ahead in a rain-soaked, penalty-filled matchup on Oct. 2. A strong defensive effort and a key touchdown run by Jacoby Studimire helped Helena maintain a slim halftime lead before ultimately controlling the low-scoring game.
📸 Around Helena
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Upcoming Events in
Helena
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★ Featured events ★
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Karlous Miller at Stardome Comedy Club →
Stardome Comedy Club, 1818 Data Dr, Hoover
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
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Varsity Volleyball: Helena vs. Bessemer City
Helena High School, 1310 Hillsboro Pkwy, Helena
5:00 pm -
JV Football: Helena vs. Chelsea
Helena High School, 1310 Hillsboro Pkwy, Helena
6:00 pm -
Varsity Volleyball: Helena at McAdory (Away)
McAdory High School, 4800 McAdory School Rd, McCalla
5:00 pm -
Flag Football: JV at John Carroll
John Carroll Catholic High School, 300 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingha
4:00 pm -
Flag Football: Varsity vs. John Carroll/Moody (at John Carroll)
John Carroll Catholic High School, 300 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingha
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MOB INC Monthly Car Show →
Hoover AL
9:00 am -
VHMC Big Bundle Bash - Diaper Packing →
Vestavia Hills Methodist Church Gym, 2061 Kentucky Ave, Vestavia Hills
9:00 am -
Drive-Thru prayer and coffee →
1001 Park Rd., Bessemer
9:00 am -
2026 Bluff Park Art Show Birmingham, AL →
517 Cloudland Drive, Hoover
10:00 am -
Hoover City Schools Community Health & Wellness Fair →
Hunter Street Baptist Church, 2600 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover
10:00 am -
Calligraphy Class
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Helena. Apply here.
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Alabaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alabaster
- ACS ranked No. 5 for Best School Districts in Alabama (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- First Watch coming to former Red Lobster site in Tuscaloosa (miamiherald.com)
- Alabama Offers 350-Pound DL Out of IMG Academy (miamiherald.com)
Pelham
- After 25 years, Steve Johnson leaves Pelham PD with a legacy... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- Chelsea sweeps Chilton County to clinch home area tournament (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- Jax State A Cappella Choir to Compete at International Festival in Germany (calhounjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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