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🌱 Roanoke mourns longtime Burger King employee James Clifton “Cliff” Hodges
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- Roanoke mourns longtime Burger King employee James Clifton "Cliff" Hodges
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📰 News we're reading
• James Clifton 'Cliff' Hodges (therandolphleader.com) — Family and friends in Roanoke and Wadley are preparing to honor James Clifton "Cliff" Hodges, a beloved Burger King employee in Roanoke for 23 years, with visitation Thursday and funeral services Friday in Wadley. The 47-year-old, remembered as a joyful, loving presence, died Sunday in Wedowee and will be buried at Corinth Christian Church Cemetery. 
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💬 Chatter
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- Make your weekday breakfast or weekend brunch extra special with some added fruit!
Add mashed banana, grated apple, or frozen berries to pancake batter for added flavor and nutrition. (Nextdoor ) - National Women's Health and Fitness Day is September 30.
Bring on the strength and power! It's all about fueling yourself to feel your best, especially when moving your body. Find fitness tips, answers to… (Nextdoor )
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Roanoke. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Lanett
- Lanett gives new teachers a professional boost (valleytimes-news.com)
- Family ties run deep for Lanett's Qua Boyd (thelafayettesun.com)
- Special called meeting finalizes new water, sewer rates for Lanett (thelafayettesun.com)
Valley
- Valley council adopts 2026-27 city budget (valleytimes-news.com)
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