š± Rogersville graduate steps into his first fifth-grade classroom this fall
Rogersville, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Rogersville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
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- Rogersville graduate steps into his first fifth-grade classroom this fall
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Class of 2026 Teacher Education Graduates Begin the Fall in Classrooms (huntingdon.edu) ā A new fifth-grade teacher from Rogersville, Brody Covington, is starting his career this fall at McBride Elementary in Muscle Shoals after graduating from Huntingdon Collegeās teacher education program. Heās one of 14 Spring 2026 graduates taking teaching jobs across Alabama and neighboring states, all entering classrooms with extensive field experience and a focus on serving their home communities. 
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Body & Balance (Teri) ā
YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
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2026 Hiring Event 08/6/2026 - The Chamber & Career Connect ā
Ingalls Harbor Pavilion, 802-A Wilson St NW, Decatur
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Athens Farmers Market on Saturday ā
Athens, AL Calendar, 409 W. Green St., Athens
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Preserving the Harvest ā
Athens, AL Calendar, 1109 W. Market St., Athens
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Athens Farmers Market on Tuesdays ā
Athens, AL Calendar, 409 W. Green St., Athens
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Board Work Session
Limestone County Courthouse Annex
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Board Meeting
Limestone County Courthouse Annex
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School Board Meeting
Athens City Central Office-1-Board Room (100)
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Working in the Deep ā
YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
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Library Store Open ā
Athens - Limestone County Public Library, 603 S Jefferson St, Athens
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Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude ā
Mars Hill Bible School, 698 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence
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Summer Sippin' ā
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Academic success and emotional well-being go hand in hand.
Helping your child feel happy and safe can be as simple as talking and spending time together each day. Try asking your child something other than ā¦ (Nextdoor ) - August 1 through 7 is National WIC Breastfeeding Week.
Breastfeeding is important because human milk helps babies grow strong and healthy. ADPH and the WIC Program want to support families in theirā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Rogersville. Apply here.
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Cook in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rogersville here.
š Nearby News
Athens
- Back to school: Classes for Athens, Limestone County begin on Thursday, August 6 (enewscourier.com)
- TVA Cares Program awards $46,000 to nonprofits across Limestone County (waff.com)
- Coffee & Conversation: Athens Veterans Museum cultivating veteran fellowship (whnt.com)
Muscle Shoals
- 1971 Rock Song, Lasting Nearly 23 Minutes, Is Still a Powerful Hit 55 Years Later (parade.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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