Nearby Communities
State Edition
National Edition
🌱 Lanett council weighs water-meter repair costs against mounting losses
Lanett, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Lanett! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Lanett council weighs water-meter repair costs against mounting losses
- Lanett's season ends in a close playoff loss
- Gingerbread-themed Christmas parade heads through Lanett Dec. 10
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Lanett Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Lanett Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Lanett.
- Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
- Friday: Sunshine and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lanett special session discusses water meters — The LaFayette Sun (thelafayettesun.com) — Lanett council members are divided over a water-meter repair proposal that drew just one bid. At Monday's work session, Brad Lynn questioned bidding and costs potentially exceeding $150,000, while other members urged moving ahead, citing lost revenue. The account reports no final decision. 
2. Lanett falls to Clarke County in first round of state (valleytimes-news.com) — Lanett's playoff run ended Friday with a 30-25 loss to Clarke County at Morgan-Washburn Stadium, closing a season that included seven straight wins. Freshman PJ Stiggers surpassed 2,000 rushing yards for the season, but penalties erased multiple big plays for the Panthers.
3. Greater Valley Christmas Parade returns Dec. 10 (valleytimes-news.com) — The Greater Valley Christmas Parade will roll through Lanett on Dec. 10, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern and following a route from West Point to Valley. This year's gingerbread theme gives float builders a starting point, with entries due Dec. 3 at the Chamber office in Valley.
4. Friday Night Lights Forecast: Clear Skies and Kickoff Temps in the 40s (cnaw2news.com) — Lanett football fans can expect a dry, chilly Friday evening, with temperatures forecast near 47 degrees around kickoff and 44 by the fourth quarter. The outlook lists no rain across the area, while nearby Valley and LaFayette are expected to be colder, making a warm jacket worth bringing.
5. Bus Stop Forecast: A Mild, Calm Wednesday Morning Across the Valley (cnaw2news.com) — Lanett's Wednesday morning forecast calls for about 46 degrees at 7 a.m. with calm winds, making a light jacket a reasonable choice for the morning trip out. A strong cold front is expected Thursday, bringing a sharper chill across the region by Friday morning.
📸 Around Lanett
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Lanett
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
The Paint Experience →
606 Cherry Valley Shopping, Lanett
4:00 pm
Saturday November 21
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
📣 Lanett Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
Veteran's Day (Admin, Evidence, and Records offices closed) →
Opelika, AL Calendar Opelika, AL 36803
8:00 am -
Upper Body Blast →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
8:15 am -
Core & More →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
8:15 am -
Cycle →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
8:15 am -
Aqua Aerobics →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
9:00 am -
Yoga →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
9:20 am -
Indoor recreation swim →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
10:00 am -
Pilates →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
10:25 am -
SKIN AUTHORITY Event at Spa at Grand National →
3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika
5:00 pm -
BODYPUMP (Virtual) →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
5:00 am -
Indoor lap swim →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
5:00 am
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Show us your smile!
ADPH's Oral Health Office is having the 10th Annual Share Your Smile With Alabama Photo Contest. Your child must be in third grade and live in… (Nextdoor ) - National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 8-14.
Nurse Practitioners are on the frontlines of health care, increasing equitable access to quality care. ADPH would like to thank all our NP colleagues… (Nextdoor )
- Point University posted a job opening for Golf Course Maintenance Staff - Part-time in Lanett. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for Customer Svc Team Member in Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lanett here.
Ok Lanett! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.