🌱 Who’s taking the helm at Holly Pond’s high and elementary schools?

Hi there, Holly Pond! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Who’s taking the helm at Holly Pond’s high and elementary schools?
• What Holly Pond’s council just approved for veterans, security, and utilities
• How Holly Pond shaped standout Bronco athlete Maggie Nail’s next chapter

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• CCBOE names new Holly Pond principals (cullmantimes.com) — Two familiar faces are stepping into big roles at Holly Pond schools this fall: Adriana Skutchan will become principal of Holly Pond High School, and alumna Lindsey Howard will lead Holly Pond Elementary. Both educators emphasize their deep ties to the community and plans to build on existing strengths as they guide students, staff, and families into the 2026-2027 school year.
   

• Holly Pond approves participation in Wreaths Across America event (cullmantimes.com) — Holly Pond’s council has voted to buy 30 wreaths so the town cemetery can join this year’s Wreaths Across America tribute to veterans. Leaders also finalized a $20,000 security camera upgrade and scheduled talks to kick off long-planned wastewater treatment plant improvements.
   

• PREP SPORTS: Holly Pond's Maggie Nail reflects on her time as a Bronco (cullmantribune.com) — Holly Pond senior athlete Maggie Nail is looking back on her years as a Bronco, from big basketball and softball wins to the close-knit feel of the town’s teams. She shares how Holly Pond’s small-town support, coaches, faith, and friendships shaped her before heading to college this fall.
   

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📸 Around Holly Pond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holly Pond

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Thursday June 4

• North Alabama Agriplex: CULLMAN TOURING FARMS FOR KIDS
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce North Alabama Agriplex 1714 Tally Ho Street Cullman, AL. 35055
  1:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting: Country Wok
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce 107 Bangor Ave, Hanceville, AL
  10:30 pm

Monday June 8

• Cullman County Public Library: Block Party
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Cullman County Public Library
  12:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• 2026 Vintage Camper Rally - Rock the Tin Can
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce JG's Campen Life RV Campground 2060 County Road 438 Cullman, AL 35057

Friday June 12

• June 2nd Friday: Rock Around the Block
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Cullman's Warehous District & Depot Park
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• 10th Annual Miracle League Ride
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce 10075 County Road 109, Bremen, AL 35033

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday June 4

• North Alabama Agriplex: CULLMAN TOURING FARMS FOR KIDS
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce North Alabama Agriplex 1714 Tally Ho Street Cullman, AL. 35055
  1:00 am
• Girls Basketball
  Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
  8:00 am
• Football Workouts
  Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
  6:00 pm
• Weekly Live Trivia Nights at Grumpy's Italian... →
  Grumpy's Italian Grill, 402 5th St SW, Cullman
  6:30 pm
• Ribbon Cutting: Country Wok
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce 107 Bangor Ave, Hanceville, AL
  10:30 pm

Friday June 5

• Hats Off to Her High Tea →
  The Old Greenhouse, 909 N Brindlee Mountain Pkwy, Arab
  1:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cluster of Storms Moving Through The State Today
  https://ema.alabama.gov/14561/cluster-of-storms-moving-through-the-state-today/ (Nextdoor )
• 2026 Hurricane Season Outlook and Long-Range Forecast for Alabama
  https://ema.alabama.gov/14546/2026-hurricane-season-outlook-and-long-range-forecast-for-alabama/?fbclid… (Nextdoor )

• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Arab. Apply here.
• Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Cook in Arab. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holly Pond here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hanceville

• Hanceville council approves park improvement funding, restaurant liquor license (cullmantribune.com)
• Wallace State Flag Football Finishes No. 20 in Final WCFFB Top 25 (cullmantribune.com)
• Video raises new questions in Cullman donor, gambling controversy (alreporter.com)

Arab

• Latest activity on 31 Triple Doppler (waaytv.com)
• Gadsden State honors 440 graduates at spring commencement (gadsdentimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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