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🌱 Community mourns children lost at Turkey Creek in Pinson
Pinson, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Pinson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Community mourns children lost at Turkey Creek in Pinson
- Family seeks help after children drown at Turkey Creek in Pinson.
- Thinking about Turkey Creek this weekend? See why it tops Alabama’s list.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jefferson County Coroner identifies children drowned at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (1819news.com) — Two children from Tarrant tragically drowned Saturday at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Jefferson County Greenways community. Multiple fire and rescue departments and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded, and the preserve closed Sunday out of respect for the family and all affected. 
• Fundraiser by Kimeshia Hemphill : Support for My Sister After Losing Lola & King (gofundme.com) — A grieving aunt is raising funds for her sister after 10-year-old Lola and 12-year-old King tragically drowned during a family outing at Turkey Creek in Pinson. Donations will help cover funeral costs, counseling, and basic needs so their mother can focus on healing instead of work and bills.
• 10 Secret Alabama Swimming Spots Way Cooler Than Any Overcrowded Water Park (myfamilytravels.com) — One of Alabama’s featured “secret” swimming spots is Turkey Creek Nature Preserve right here in Pinson, with free entry, clear cold water, and natural rock slides that draw families all summer. The guide also spotlights nine other scenic swimming holes across the state, but emphasizes how accessible and community-friendly Turkey Creek is for locals looking to cool off without water-park crowds.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Daily Bible Reading: “The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore, with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” Jeremiah 31:3 (Nextdoor Miles Spring Road)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate at Walmart in Trussville, Alabama in Trussville. Apply here.
- Waffle House posted a job opening for Cook / Grill Operator in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pinson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Center Point
- Nursing Assistant Dies 1 Hour After Collapsing While Working at Hospital (nurse.org)
- Former Jeffco deputy indicted in DUI crash that hurt 3, narrowly missed school bus (al.com)
Trussville
- American Red Cross in Alabama making urgent call for blood donations (cbs42.com)
- Trussville mayor warns Entertainment District violations could lead to stricter enforcement (cbs42.com)
- AWSN Announces Broadcast Schedule for Inaugural Professional Softball League Season (sportsvideo.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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