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🌱 Killen storage renters: what to know after 30+ units burglarized
And check out 10/10 Cupping w/Silicone Cups in Killen, AL on the Killen Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Killen storage renters: what to know after 30+ units burglarized
- Who's taking the field in Killen and beyond tonight?
Also on today's calendar: Cupping w/Silicone Cups.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Over 30 storage units broken into in Killen since late May, police say (whnt.com) — Killen residents who rent storage units should know that more than 30 units at two local facilities have been burglarized since late May, with about 16 hit just this week. Police have not yet identified suspects, and renters are raising concerns about poor lighting and security, especially after sentimental family belongings were stolen from long-time customers. 
• PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs, Gordo meet for region lead; Thursday games open October slate (cullmantribune.com) — High school football fans in Killen can catch Brooks hosting West Point tonight, as part of a busy regional slate kicking off October. The schedule also features key region showdowns for Cold Springs, Gordo, Addison, Fairview, Good Hope, and others, with several teams chasing first place and crucial midseason momentum.
📸 Around Killen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Killen
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★ Featured events ★
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Bluewater Institute for Massage Therapy, 23 Commerce Way, Killen
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Football @ Colbert County
Colbert County High School
7:00 pm - Cupping w/Silicone Cups →
Bluewater Institute for Massage Therapy, 23 Commerce Way, Killen
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Body Pump (Christy)
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
8:10 am - Step & Strength (Angela V.)
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
8:15 am - Joints in Motion (8:30am)
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
8:30 am - HIIT Cycle (Lauren)
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
9:10 am - Water Workout
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
9:15 am - Pickleball (Courts A&B)
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
10:00 am - Muscle Works (Angela D.)
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
10:10 am - Yoga In Chairs (Sheila)
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
10:15 am - Working in the Deep
YMCA of the Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
10:15 am
Thursday October 1
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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 )
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Killen. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Killen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Killen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Florence
- Florence, Alabama named one of the best places to live in the South (al.com)
- 30 Years of Telling Our Stories: Beloved Florence Journalist Retires (waff.com)
- Alabama Emergency Managers convene at UNA to bolster disaster preparedness (waff.com)
Muscle Shoals
- Shoals airport getting direct flights to Texas (whnt.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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