🌱 How did Lanett turn a rivalry game into a 63-6 rout?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Lanett turn a rivalry game into a 63-6 rout?
• See how Lanett's Springwood School stacks up against Alabama's best.

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny, very warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 68.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stiggers runs riot in Lanett's romp over LaFayette (thelafayettesun.com) — Lanett High football fans just watched a statement win, as freshman running back P.J. Stiggers powered the Panthers to a 63-6 rivalry rout of LaFayette with 304 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The defense repeatedly stiffened in the red zone, and Lanett extended its all-time series dominance while gearing up for a key region road trip to B.B. Comer on Oct. 2.
   

• Best private high schools in Alabama (wdfxfox34.com) — Families in Lanett can take pride that Springwood School made a statewide list of Alabama's best private high schools, earning an A grade and highlighting its small class sizes. The ranking, based on factors like college readiness and diversity, puts Springwood alongside top schools in Montgomery, Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile, offering local parents another data point when weighing education options.
   

📸 Around Lanett

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lanett

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★ Featured events ★

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

Thursday October 1
• Auburn University Caregiver Class →
  Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St., Opelika
  9:00 am
• Dancercise →
  Southside Center for the Arts, Opelika
  9:00 am
• Eerie Express →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, Denson Drive, Opelika
  5:30 pm
• Author Visit: John T. Edge →
  Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St., Opelika
  6:30 pm
• Opelika Book Festival Presents: John T. Edge →
  Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn Street, Opelika
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• The Brook & The Bluff with support from The Sways →
  706 North Railroad Avenue, Opelika
• Food Truck Friday →
  Opelika, AL Calendar Opelika, AL 36803
  5:00 pm
• The Brook & The Bluff with support from The Sways. →
  John Emerald Distilling Company, 706 North Railroad Avenue, Opelika
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Youth Basketball: Registration begins →
  Opelika, AL Calendar
  8:00 am
• Holiday Tumbling Session: Registration begins →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 1102 Denson Drive, Opelika
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• On September 29, 2026, satellite detections...
  On September 29, 2026, satellite detections indicated a probable active fire in Chambers County, Alabama, United States, in a largely forested area… (Nextdoor )
• September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
  Cancers in children can be hard to recognize right away because early symptoms are often like those caused by much more common illnesses or injuries… (Nextdoor )

• WestRock Company posted a job opening for Offset Production Clerk in Lanett. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Lanett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lanett here.

🗞 Nearby News

Valley

• Valley council adopts 2026-27 city budget (valleytimes-news.com)
• Valley discusses upcoming budget, department needs (valleytimes-news.com)
• Nichols shines at Alabama powerlifting meet (valleytimes-news.com)

Opelika

• Opelika will welcome new residential community (eagleeyeauburn.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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