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🌱 Meet the 6-year-old Jackson swimmer breaking records without a year-round pool

Jackson, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Jackson! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the 6-year-old Jackson swimmer breaking records without a year-round pool

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Young Brant Palmer wants to keep topping his times (southalabamian.com) — A 6-year-old standout from the Jackson Swim Club, Brant Palmer, just earned Male Swimmer of the Year honors from the Mobile Optimist Club despite Jackson lacking a regulation year-round pool. His record-breaking backstroke and strong finishes came after intense practices alongside much older swimmers.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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