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🌱 Have you seen this Phenix City capital murder suspect still on the run?
Also check out Home Depot Cruise-in on the Phenix City Patch calendar
Good day Phenix City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this Phenix City capital murder suspect still on the run?
- How fast are Phenix City home prices climbing compared to neighbors?
- Which two Phenix City standouts just earned Conference USA honors?
Also on today's calendar: Wiggles & Wonder and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
- Thursday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'It was so uncalled for... she destroyed us': Family speaks out as accused killer remains on the run (wtvm.com) — Phenix City residents are being urged to help locate Tisha Gibson, who is wanted on a capital murder warrant in the May killing of Harvey Lee Walker at the Colonial Inn on Highway 280. Walker's grieving family and the Russell County district attorney are pleading for information, warning that anyone helping her hide could face serious felony charges. 
• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Columbus, Georgia metro area (times-georgian.com) — Phenix City homeowners are seeing solid gains, with typical home values around $215,000 and prices up nearly 6% over the past year and 32% in five years. A new metro-wide ranking shows how the city compares with nearby Georgia and Alabama communities in both cost and appreciation.
• Jacksonville State duo picks up Conference USA weekly honors (al.com) — Two Phenix City natives are making headlines at Jacksonville State after standout Week 4 performances earned them Conference USA weekly honors. Defensive back Caleb Nix took special teams player of the week, while former Central-Phenix City star Tristan Lyles was named freshman of the week for sealing the win with a late interception.
📸 Around Phenix City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Phenix City
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★ Featured events ★
- Home Depot Cruise-in →
The Home Depot, 3784 US-431, Phenix City
4:30 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Wiggles & Wonder →
Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City
4:00 am - Computer Basics →
Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City
8:30 am - Stay & Play Saturdays →
Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City
5:00 am - Book Bedazzling and DIY Refreshers! →
Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City
8:00 am - Phenix City – Russell County Library September Book Club →
Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City
4:30 pm - Computer Basics →
Phenix City AL
2:30 pm - Carver Montgomery at Central →
Central High School, 2400 Dobbs Dr, Phenix City
8:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Friday October 16
📣 Phenix City Shout Outs!
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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 - Aqua Aerobics →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
9:00 am - ZUMBA Gold →
Opelika, AL Calendar, 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
9:20 am
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Had anyone thought about purchasing a genrac generator?
Or already have on? What are your thoughts? Do you like it so far? (Nextdoor Gatewood)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Payroll Clerk in Phenix City. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Phenix City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phenix City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smiths Station
- Panthers can't keep pace in loss to Carver (opelikaobserver.com)
Opelika
- Bulldogs build momentum ahead of Auburn match (opelikaobserver.com)
- This Alabama Restaurant Serves Footlong Hot Dogs Worth Driving For In 2026 (takingthekids.com)
- Dungeons & Dragons may be the key to a happier life (radioalabama.net)
Valley
- Winchester, Loachapoka overwhelm LaFayette (opelikaobserver.com)
Ok Phenix City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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