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Jacksonville, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Jacksonville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How far will you ride to honor 9/11 heroes?
  • How will new JSU teaching leaders change classrooms in Jacksonville?
  • What does Rich Rodriguez’s bold comparison mean for ex-JSU star Cam Cook?

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jacksonville Ride to Remember Will Honor 9/11 First Responders (weisradio.com) — Jacksonville is hosting a free “Ride to Remember” on Sept. 12 to honor 9/11 first responders, starting at the Jacksonville Community Center. Residents can choose 4.55- or 9.11-mile routes along the Chief Ladiga Trail, with advance registration guaranteeing an event T‑shirt and same-day signups welcome while supplies last.
   

• Jax State Names Two Faculty Members to New Teaching Leadership Roles (calhounjournal.com) — Jacksonville State University is elevating teaching and hands-on learning with two new faculty leadership roles based in Jacksonville. Dr. Candice Byers will guide a new ACUE-backed faculty training model, while Dr. Laura Pitts expands internships and experiential learning opportunities that connect JSU students with employers and community partners.
   

• Rich Rodriguez's comparison of Cam Cook to former WVU star is highly encouraging (hailwv.com) — Former Jacksonville State running back Cam Cook, last season’s leading rusher in FBS with 1,659 yards for the Gamecocks, is drawing big comparisons at his new home in West Virginia. Coach Rich Rodriguez likened Cook’s all-around game to Mountaineer legend Avon Cobourne, raising expectations for how the ex-JSU standout might perform this fall.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Sonic posted a job opening for Cook in Jacksonville. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Anniston

  • Harlem Legends Bringing Basketball Camp and Celebrity Show to Anniston (calhounjournal.com)
  • Anniston Council Reviews Proposed $51.76 Million Budget and Approves Development, Transit and Infrastructure Measures (calhounjournal.com)
  • Alabama farm highlights food safety as Cyclosporiasis cases rise (wvtm13.com)

Piedmont

  • AL unemployment reaches highest rate since 2021, data shows (gadsdentimes.com)

Ok Jacksonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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