🌱 How Lanett’s Panthers turned an 0-2 start into a 4-0 run

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• How Lanett's Panthers turned an 0-2 start into a 4-0 run

Also on today's calendar: Cornerstone Christian at Springwood.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
• Thursday: Sunny and remaining warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lanett trounces LaFayette 63-6 (valleytimes-news.com) — Lanett football fans just watched the Panthers dominate rival LaFayette 63-6 at Morgan-Washburn Stadium, extending their region record to a perfect 4-0. After dropping their first two games, Lanett has now stacked four straight convincing wins behind a powerful ground attack led by Jaden and PJ Stiggers plus RJ and TJ Tucker.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lanett

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Saturday October 3
• The Gospel Comedy Stage Play "GOD DOESN'T BLESS YOUR MESS" →
  Verdis F. Bible Fine Arts Center "Lanett High School Auditorium", 1301 South 8th Avenue, Lanett
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Cornerstone Christian at Springwood →
  Springwood, 1814 Cherry Dr, Lanett
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Swim Team Workouts →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  7:15 am
• Silver Sneakers Circuit →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  8:15 am
• Dancercise →
  Southside Center for the Arts, Opelika
  9:00 am
• Aqua Aerobics →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  9:00 am
• ZUMBA Gold →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  9:20 am
• Silver Sneakers Classic →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  9:20 am
• (ET) Read. Play. Create. Storytime: Five Senses
  H. Grady Bradshaw Library, 3419 20th Avenue, Valley
  9:30 am
• Indoor Recreation Swim →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  10:00 am
• Basic Tai Chi →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
  10:25 am
• Movin' & Groovin' Story Time →
  Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St., Opelika
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Do you want to help others by working in public health?
  You can connect with your local recruiter and explore your options: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/recruiters.html. (Nextdoor )
• Earlier on September 27, 2026, satellite...
  Earlier on September 27, 2026, satellite detections from FIRMS indicated a probable active fire near Chambers in Alabama, United States. The signals… (Nextdoor )

• WestRock Company posted a job opening for Material Handler in Lanett. Apply here.
• Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Unit Manager LPN in Lanett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lanett here.

🗞 Nearby News

Valley

• Fall arrives with cooler temperatures and lower humidity-Bob Jeswald-9/22/2026 (wrbl.com)
• Porter's legacy benefits Chattahoochee Hospice (valleytimes-news.com)
• Football Recap: Valley Wins a Nail-Biter (maxpreps.com)

Opelika

• City of Opelika to host annual National Night Out event (oanow.com)
• Through the lens: Southern Union flag football splits double-header (oanow.com)
• Breast Cancer Awareness events and fundraisers in Auburn and Opelika (oanow.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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