🌱 See which Hillsboro students made UA’s prestigious Early College list.

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In today's newsletter:

• See which Hillsboro students made UA's prestigious Early College list.

Also on today's calendar: LIVE MUSIC - The YardGoats.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UA Early College students named to Summer 2026 Director's List (moultonadvertiser.com) — Two Hillsboro students, Emma Jones and Gracie Mitchell, have earned spots on the University of Alabama Early College Summer 2026 Director's List by achieving at least a 3.6 GPA. Jones attends Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, while Mitchell is a Lawrence County High School student, highlighting strong local academic achievement in this dual-enrollment program.
   

📸 Around Hillsboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hillsboro

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Rock The South: Jason Aldean - Friday →
  The Fields at Decatur, Decatur
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 17
• LIVE MUSIC - The YardGoats →
  Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday, 44 Co Rd 443, Hillsboro
  7:00 pm
Friday October 30
• 2026 Member 101 - 4th Quarter →
  Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, 515 6th Ave NE, Decatur
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• October 1st Sunset Pilates in the vineyard! →
  552 County Road 53, Rogersville
  6:15 pm
Friday October 2
• 2026 Golf Classic
  Burningtree Country Club, 2521 Burningtree Drive SE, Decatur
• Lawrence County Beagle Club →
  6411 AL 101, Town Creek
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Gatorade Classic @ Oakville Alabama →
  Moulton AL
• Meet at the Farm →
  Gullion Farms, Decatur
  10:00 am
• Rock the South →
  The Fields at Decatur
  11:00 am
• Amateur Radio License Testing →
  Decatur Public Library, 504 Cherry Street NE, Decatur
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• First Steps →
  3rd Floor Commons, 123 Church Street NE, Decatur
Tuesday October 6
• JOY Bible Study and Lunch →
  Chapel, 123 Church Street NE, Decatur

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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 )

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (05372) - 3630 Gordon Terry Pkwy in Trinity. Apply here.
• EMCOR Group, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Welder in Trinity. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Decatur

• Organizers clear the air on carnival rumors ahead of Decatur's Rock the South (rocketcitynow.com)
• Flames erupt from Decatur car wash; no injuries reported (rocketcitynow.com)
• Three years later, Steve Perkins case remains on hold (rocketcitynow.com)

Moulton

• Local schools celebrate Constitution Day (moultonadvertiser.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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