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In today's newsletter:
What key rulings still loom in the Sgt. Risner murder case?
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Saturday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Colbert Co. capital murder suspect Brian Martin returns to court ahead of trial (waff.com) — A Colbert County capital murder suspect returned to court Wednesday in the case involving the death of Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner, with his trial set to begin August 24. Defense attorneys argued over what evidence and prior convictions jurors can hear, while a request for the defendant to personally question potential jurors remains undecided. No rulings were issued on the motions yet.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccines are one of the best tools we have to protect our health and the health of our family and friends. Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov… (Nextdoor )
Don't miss the 2026 Newborn Screening Conference on October 2 in Prattville! Sign up and find more details at alabamapublichealth.gov/newbornscreening/news.html. (Nextdoor )
United Health Group posted a job opening for LPN2380200 | Tuscumbia, Alabama | LHC Group in Tuscumbia. Apply here.
Genesis HealthCare Corporation posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA in Tuscumbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sheffield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia man indicted following Colbert County home break-in (whnt.com)
Diamond Forest Resources, Inc. Acquired by McVantage Packaging, LLC (generational.com)
'Loudest boom I've ever heard,': Lightning strikes hit two Colbert County buildings in span of 40 minutes (waff.com)
Defense Tech Startups Draw Billions as Hadrian Raises $1.37B (under30ceo.com)
Shoals-area music festival returns with expanded schedule to give back to community (whnt.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!