Hello Saraland! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why this Saraland High coach keeps racking up major teaching awards
- See which Saraland neighbors just graduated from the University of Mobile
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 51.
- Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Golden Apple winner is a beloved teacher and coach (wkrg.com) — A Saraland High School Algebra II teacher and assistant baseball coach has been honored with WKRG’s Golden Apple Award, adding to his recent Saraland City Schools Teacher of the Year recognition. Students, players, and colleagues praise Coach Evan Braun for his extra hours, strong relationships, and positive impact on school culture across the Saraland district.

• University of Mobile Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation, Rick Lance Awarded Doctor of Humane Letters (umobile.edu) — Several Saraland residents are among more than 300 students who just graduated from the nearby University of Mobile, earning degrees in nursing, business, education, counseling, and more. The ceremony also honored longtime Alabama Baptist leader Dr. Rick Lance with a Doctor of Humane Letters and recognized standout faculty, alumni, and top graduating seniors for academic excellence and Christian leadership.

📸 Around Saraland
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Saraland
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Thursday May 21
-
Saraland High School Graduation
Saraland High School
Saraland, AL 36571
12:00 pm
📣 Saraland Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
-
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes →
Semmes Regional Library - Mobile Public Library, 9150 Moffett Rd, Semmes
10:30 am
Thursday May 14
-
Tuck Everlasting →
Chickasaw Civic Theatre, 801 Iroquois St, Mobile
2:30 pm
-
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes →
Semmes Regional Library - Mobile Public Library, 9150 Moffett Rd, Semmes
3:00 pm
-
'TUCK EVERLASTING - THE MUSICAL' (MULTIPLE PERFORMANCES) →
Chickasaw Civic Theatre, 801 Iroquois St, Mobile
7:30 pm
Friday May 15
-
Citronelle High School Graduation
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, 8200 W Lebaron Ave, Citronelle
7:00 pm
Monday May 18
-
Davidson High School Graduation
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, 5950 Old Shell Rd, Mobile
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
-
LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes →
Semmes Regional Library - Mobile Public Library, 9150 Moffett Rd, Semmes
4:00 pm
Thursday May 28
-
Legoland in Saraland →
Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
4:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
-
Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori →
Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
10:30 am
Monday June 8
-
Special Performer: The Excelsior Band →
Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
10:00 am
Monday June 22
-
Special Performer: Drum Life: Interactive Drum Circles! →
Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
10:00 am
Have we missed something on our calendar?
Add an event yourself!
As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
-
Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Saraland. Apply here.
-
O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for DC Materials Handler - Quality Assurance-1 in Saraland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saraland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prichard
- ‘We love you forever, my girl:' Family remembers victim in Prichard double homicide (wkrg.com)
Mobile
- Mobile County school supply giveaway to distribute 1,000 backpacks (wkrg.com)
- Mobile City Council approves drainage and stormwater projects (fox10tv.com)
- Let the Good Times Roll in Mobile, Alabama (leisuregrouptravel.com)
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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook