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Jacksonville, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How ThriveEd at JSU plans to boost educator wellness this June
  • Could Jax State students finish college and law school in just six years?
  • JSU student from LaBelle earns Dean’s List honors in Jacksonville

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Spirit of Atlanta Preview Show.

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ThriveEd Conference to Focus on Educator Wellness at Jacksonville State University (calhounjournal.com) — Educators and community partners in and around Jacksonville can attend the new ThriveEd wellness conference at Jacksonville State University on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The all-day event at the College of Education & Professional Studies will spotlight practical strategies, research, and networking focused on social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being for both teachers and students, with opportunities to register and even submit presentation proposals online.
   

2. Jacksonville State, Cumberland School of Law Launch Accelerated 3+3 Degree Program (calhounjournal.com) — Jacksonville State University students now have a faster, potentially cheaper route to becoming lawyers through a new 3+3 partnership with Samford’s Cumberland School of Law. Qualified Jax State undergrads can start law school during their senior year, with those credits counting toward both degrees and helping reduce overall time and debt.
   

3. Isabella P Alexander named to Dean's List at Jax State for Spring 2026 (lakeonews.com) — A Jacksonville State University student from LaBelle has earned a spot on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List, recognized from right here in Jacksonville. JSU notes that Dean’s List students must carry at least 12 credit hours and maintain a 3.5–3.99 GPA, underscoring the academic strength of the regional university based in the Appalachian foothills.
   

4. Things We Learned About Riley Green Thanks to 'Billboard' (tasteofcountry.com) — Country star Riley Green traces his values back to growing up in Jacksonville where daily time with his grandparents shaped his manners and outlook. He talks about his close-knit family, ever-growing Alabama farm, cautious approach to fame, budding acting ambitions, and how he’s balancing career pressures with dreams of starting a family.
   

5. What We Learned About Riley Green in His 'Billboard 'Cover Story (wyrk.com) — Riley Green highlights how growing up in Jacksonville and seeing his grandparents daily grounded his manners and sense of responsibility. He opens up about his expanding Alabama farm, loyalty to early supporters, reluctance to steal attention at others’ shows, hopes for fatherhood, and new acting opportunities alongside his upcoming album and single.
   

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    Thursday June 11
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    9:00 am
    • Saturday June 27
  • 2026 Spirit of Atlanta Preview Show →
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    6:00 pm

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  • National Healthcare Corporation posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - $2750 Sign On Bonus in Anniston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jacksonville

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