🌱 Why a Mobile County inmate’s escape matters for Saraland residents tonight

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• Why a Mobile County inmate’s escape matters for Saraland residents tonight

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, low humidity, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
• Friday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Police looking for Madison County inmate after escape in Mobile County (whnt.com) — An inmate serving time in Mobile County walked away from his assigned jobsite in Saraland on Tuesday evening, and state corrections officials are asking for the public’s help to find him. Authorities say 41-year-old Jackie Boyett, a minimum-community custody inmate with prior Madison County convictions, left work around 6:40 p.m. and may be in the area. Residents are urged to contact local police or ADOC with any tips.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday June 8

• Special Performer: The Excelsior Band →
  Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
  10:00 am
• Chess Club at Saraland →
  Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
  3:30 pm
• Public Safety Committee →
  Daphne, AL Calendar
  4:30 pm
• Buildings & Property Committee →
  Daphne, AL Calendar
  5:15 pm
• City Council Work Session Meeting →
  Daphne, AL Calendar
  6:00 pm
• City Council Work Session →
  City of Daphne City Council Chambers - 1705 Main Street Daphne AL 36526
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Library Board Meeting →
  City of Daphne Daphne Public Library Board Room - 2607 US Hwy 98 Daphne AL 36526
  4:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Crafting with Nature at Bucks Pocket State Park →
  Buck's Pocket State Park, 393 Co Rd 174, Grove Oak
  3:00 pm

Monday June 15

• LIBRARIAN'S SPECIAL: SARALAND POLICE DEPARTMENT →
  Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
  10:00 am

Friday June 19

• Juneteenth Celebration →
  Mardi Gras Park, 104-148 S Royal St, Mobile
  3:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• MAMGA Fest 2026 - A Juneteenth Celebration Block Party →
  Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association, 305 MAMGA Dr, Mobile
  2:00 pm

Monday June 22

• JOHANNES QUILITZ: INTERACTIVE DRUM CIRCLES →
  Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Saraland. Apply here.
• Alabama Department of Education posted a job opening for Language Arts Teacher (Grades 9-12) in Saraland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saraland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Prichard

• Proposed data center in Prichard draws mixed reactions (fox10tv.com)
• Prichard and Mobile to host historical life reenactment: Story of Zora Neale Hurston (mynbc15.com)

Mobile

• Mobile looks to expand Lime scooter footprint, improve safety with new agreement (mynbc15.com)
• Downtown Mobile blight ordinance takes effect, but enforcement remains months away (mynbc15.com)
• Construction starts on Mobile's new animal shelter (wkrg.com)

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Ok Saraland! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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