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Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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LHSA Pop-up Wellness Clinic Selma at Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1900 Marie Foster Street, Adamsville
10:00 am
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Creative Art Hour: Tiles
Pratt City Branch Library
1:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Moving Forward: Jasper | Parkinson's Conference 2026 →
Jasper Civic Center, 204 19th St E #100, Jasper
10:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Relay For Life of Jasper AL →
Walker County Courthouse, 219 19th St W, Jasper
9:00 am
Monday May 18
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City Council Meeting →
Hueytown, AL Calendar, 1318 Hueytown Road, Hueytown
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
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May Color by Number for Adults
Pratt City Branch Library
2:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival →
DeBardeleben Park, 1623 2nd Ave N, Bessemer
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Jessica Horton and the Silver River Band →
Pastime Theater, 1052 US-43, Winfield
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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From the Soil to the Stars: Dinosaur Edition →
501 Park Rd, Pleasant Grove
7:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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Independence Day Celebration in Walker County →
Indian Head Mill Park, School St, Cordova
12:01 pm
Friday July 10
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2026 WCHR - Get Acquainted Night →
Percy Goode Community Center, 2803 Euclid Ave, Jasper
6:00 pm
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2026 Walker County Homecoming Reunion - Weekend Pass →
Percy Goode Community Center, 2803 Euclid Ave, Jasper
6:00 pm
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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 )
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Jim 'N Nick's posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Jasper. Apply here.
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ATI Physical Therapy posted a job opening for Athletic Trainer - Jasper High School in Jasper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakman here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jasper
- Chilton County Sheriff's Office adds new K9 to tracking team (wvtm13.com)
Fayette
- Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale (mytrpaper.com)
- Fayette Twp. commissioners again delay decision on Heartwood Solar II (hillsdale.net)
- Memorial Day events set for Jay-area towns (sunjournal.com)
Birmingham
- Birmingham leaders invite residents to shape future of accessory dwelling units (wbrc.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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