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In today's newsletter:

  • Shelby County mourns Glen "Mo" Spence and rallies behind his family.
  • Pelham soccer family's grandparents freed from ICE detention, return home.
  • How Pelham's Cahaba Valley Elks are quietly lifting local families.

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Tropical storm, with a high of 70 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. GoFundMe created for family of Glen 'Mo' Spence (shelbycountyreporter.com) — A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of Glen "Mo" Spence, a well-known Alabaster resident who accepted a ride to Pelham on August 13 before later disappearing. His body was found on September 27, and organizers are asking neighbors across Alabaster, Pelham, and Shelby County to honor his memory by helping care for his brothers and recognizing his everyday acts of kindness.
   

2. Grandparents of Pelham soccer return to Alabama after ICE detention (al.com) — A Pelham family is celebrating after grandfather Roberto Avalos Magallon was ordered released from federal immigration detention in Louisiana and allowed to return home while his case proceeds. He and his wife, who had already reunited with family in Pelham, still face immigration hearings, but their lawyers say the couple now has a better chance to remain together with their soccer‑star grandsons.
   

3. Cahaba Valley Elks Lodge recognized for commitment to commun... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — In Pelham, the Cahaba Valley Elks Lodge has been honored by the Shelby County Retired Educators Association for its steady support of local charities and families in need. Members regularly collect food, hygiene items, school supplies, and holiday baskets for groups like Family Connection and Oak Mountain Missions, and say the recognition motivates them to expand their outreach.
   

4. 8 Alabama Places Where Copperheads Are Showing Up More During The Fall (takingthekids.com) — Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham is highlighted as a copperhead hotspot this fall, with advice to stay on marked trails, watch leaf piles, and leash pets. The article also flags several other Alabama parks and preserves where sightings are up, explaining why snakes are more active now and how simple precautions can keep hikes and camping trips safe.
   

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  • Since someone mentioned property tax statements recently, please remember the following: If you are over 65, you usually qualify for an exemption on the state portion of your property tax (It's just a small portion but worth claiming).
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