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🌱 Why Rockford missed this latest round of Rebuild Alabama road grants

Rockford, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Rockford missed this latest round of Rebuild Alabama road grants

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A drenching t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Monday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gov. Ivey keeps Rebuild Alabama momentum moving with $3.8 million for road projects (thecoosacountynews.com) — Rockford residents won’t see new Rebuild Alabama road money in this latest $3.8 million grant round, but the town has benefited in recent years with funding to rebuild Jackson and School streets and improve nearby county roads. Gov. Kay Ivey’s program continues to steer millions to local projects statewide, with Alexander City landing the nearest new grant this cycle.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Whether you’re trick-or-treating, driving, or celebrating at home, follow these simple tips to keep the fun spooky—not scary.
    Reflective costumes, flashlights, slower speeds, and careful candy checks can make all the difference. Have a happy and safe Halloween! Read our… (Nextdoor )
  • Sign up now for the 2026 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Symposium!
    It's on October 16 from 8 am to 3 pm at Children's of Alabama Bradley Lecture Center. To register or get more details, visit childrensal.cloud-cme… (Nextdoor )
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Rockford. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Alexander City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • A Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Michele Eller announces retirement after more than 28 Years in Education (sylacauganews.com)
  • Southern Dance and Performing Arts Company to open 'Murder on the Orient Express' next week (sylacauganews.com)
  • Jodi wants to know why Murphy didn't wake her during his late night low blood sugar scare (radioalabama.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockford

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