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🌱 How Lanett’s Panthers turned an 0-2 start into a 4-0 run
Spotted on the Lanett calendar: The Gospel Comedy Stage Play "GOD DOESN'T BLESS YOUR MESS"
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In today's newsletter:
- 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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- 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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★ Featured events ★
- 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
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Cornerstone Christian at Springwood →
Springwood, 1814 Cherry Dr, Lanett
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Tuesday September 29
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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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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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