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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. HGTV says Alabama's best park is in America's oldest Mardi Gras city (miamiherald.com) — Bienville Square in downtown Mobile has just been named Alabama's best park by HGTV, highlighting its role at the heart of America's oldest Mardi Gras city. The article traces the square's 200-year history, its post–Hurricane Sally restoration, and why its shady oaks, fountain, and carnival heritage make it a must-visit stop for locals and Gulf Coast visitors alike.
2. Mobile County Sheriff reacts to shout-out during Trump Rally (wkrg.com) — Mobile residents just saw their sheriff get a surprise shout-out from President Trump during Friday's rally at the Mitchell Center, where local deputies also helped handle security. Sheriff Paul Burch says meeting the sitting president one-on-one was an honor and credits his team for the low county crime rate Trump praised.
3. This Alabama school ranked among the top 25 public high schools in America (al.com) — A Mobile-based public magnet school just earned a top-25 national ranking and the No. 1 spot among Alabama public high schools, highlighting a major local education asset. The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science offers free, residential, STEM-focused learning to 10th–12th graders from all 67 counties, with strong test scores and scholarship outcomes.
4. South Alabama takes down ULM 52-35 in Sun Belt Conference opener (fox10tv.com) — South Alabama football fans in Mobile watched the Jaguars open Sun Belt play with a 52-35 home win over Louisiana-Monroe, sparked by a 72-yard touchdown on the game's second snap. Quarterback Jared Hollins threw for 321 yards, while McGill-Toolen alum Anthony Eager posted a career-high 168 receiving yards and two scores.
5. Fresh Amish Donuts Reign Supreme at Bloomsburg Fair (lancasterfarming.com) — A popular Amish donut stand that draws huge lines in Pennsylvania is also a familiar favorite at Mobile's Greater Gulf State Fair each fall. The family-run operation hand-makes thousands of oversized glazed and specialty donuts, and fairgoers say the treats are worth the wait whenever the stand returns to the Gulf Coast.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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