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🌱 What’s new around the Edmund Pettus Bridge and downtown this Saturday?

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Hey there, Selma! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What's new around the Edmund Pettus Bridge and downtown this Saturday?
  • Which Selma team is best positioned for a deep playoff run?

Also on today's calendar: ALL CLASS REUNION AFTER PARTY and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Selma Main Street spruces up around historic Selma bridge (waka.com) — Selma is using an Alabama Main Street grant to clean up sidewalks, add planters, and brighten the area around the Edmund Pettus Bridge, a key downtown anchor and tourist draw. Selma Main Street is also launching a new First Saturday Farmer's Market on Water Avenue, with food trucks, live music, art, and fresh produce, and more details available at selmara.org.
   

• Mid-season football recaps and playoff predictions (selmatimesjournal.com) — Selma football fans have plenty to watch as Selma High chases a historic season and a potential home playoff game, while Southside-Selma and Dallas County fight to stay in contention. With every remaining matchup crucial, local rivalries and region games will likely decide which Selma-area teams extend their seasons.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day!
    It's the perfect day to show extra kindness right next door. Small acts can make the biggest difference, from friendly waves to helpful gestures… (Nextdoor )
  • Do you want to help others by working in public health?
    You can connect with your local recruiter and explore your options: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/recruiters.html. (Nextdoor )
  • Kindred Healthcare posted a job opening for Security Guard - Armed PRN Nights in Selma. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Selma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Selma here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • MMI notifying former students that bank account data was exposed in February breach (perrycountyherald.net)

Ok Selma! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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