🌱 Why a former UWA walk-on found his true calling in Livingston

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a former UWA walk-on found his true calling in Livingston
• How one Reserve soldier juggled Livingston service, UWA classes and four kids

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Path to college degree an eye-opening experience for Woodland grad Woodham (therandolphleader.com) — In Livingston, recent University of West Alabama graduate Parker Woodham says his years on campus were less about football and more about personal growth. The Woodland native shifted from walk-on player to strength and conditioning intern, deepening his faith and passion for exercise science. Now he’s eyeing personal training and certification to help others, starting with his own family’s health.
   

• Meridian mother balances family, military service and school to earn nursing degree at UWA (uwa.edu) — A Meridian mother who served in the Army Reserve’s 828th Battalion in Livingston has just earned her associate nursing degree from the University of West Alabama. She juggled military drills in Livingston, full-time classes, and raising four children while commuting from Meridian. Now she’s preparing for the NCLEX and hoping to find a nursing job closer to home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Pre-K ABC Parade and End of Year Program
  Demopolis City Demopolis, AL 36732
  9:00 am
• Hillcrest High School Graduation
  Coleman Coliseum
  1:00 pm
• Sipsey Valley High School Graduation
  Coleman Coliseum
  4:00 pm
• Advanced Stained Glass →
  Kentuck Art Center & Festival, 503 Main Ave, Northport
  6:00 pm
• Brookwood High School Graduation
  Coleman Coliseum
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Kindergarten End of Year Celebration
  Demopolis City Demopolis, AL 36732
• RBH - Field Day
  Selma City Schools, 1701 Summerfield Rd, Selma
  8:00 am
• Northside High School Graduation
  Northside High School Football Stadium
  7:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Demopolis High School Graduation
  Demopolis High School Demopolis, AL 36732
• SCHS Graduation
  SCHS Gymnasium
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• 4th Annual Selma-Dallas County Family Mental Wellness Day →
  George P. Evans Reception Center And Safety Building, 2 Lawrence St, Selma
  10:00 am
• 4th Annual Family Selma-Dallas County Mental Wellness Day →
  George P. Evans Reception Center And Safety Building, 2 Lawrence St, Selma
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
  It’s also Safe Sun Week from May 11-17. This month teaches us about the dangers of too much sun and the importance of being safe in the sun. Skin… (Nextdoor )
• [5/11/26] A Few Strong Storms Possible Near the Coast Today
  https://ema.alabama.gov/14505/a-few-strong-storms-possible-near-the-coast-today/ (Nextdoor )

• Burger King posted a job opening for Burger King Team Member in Livingston. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Livingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Demopolis

• No. 1 Faith Academy baseball to host Briarwood in 5A state semifinals (wkrg.com)

Greensboro

• Drive 4 HR's not enough as Grasshoppers win slugfest 14-11 (wspa.com)
• Down in the Bamboo Bike Belt… (ifixit.com)

Marion

• ‘Today is history.' Breakthrough Charter honors first graduating class (aldailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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