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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Trussville widow says “semantics” are costing her family benefits

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  • Why a Trussville widow says "semantics" are costing her family benefits

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wife of Trussville airman killed in Iraq says family isn't getting 'additional benefits' due to 'semantics' over war declaration (1819news.com) — A Trussville family is speaking out after learning they're ineligible for certain federal benefits following the death of Air Force Major John "Alex" Klinner in a refueling crash tied to U.S. operations against Iran. His wife, Libby, says the lack of a formal war declaration means they miss combat-related pay and tax protections, which she calls a painful matter of semantics after her husband's service and sacrifice.
   

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    Monday September 7
  • Closed- Labor Day
    City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
  • Labor Day - Schools & Offices Closed
    Trussville City Trussville, AL 35173

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Urology Grand Rounds with Dr. James McClintock
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Office Tower, 1202
    7:00 am
  • Flu Clinic with Walgreens
    Pinson Public Library , 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
    10:00 am
  • Tech Tuesday
    Pinson Public Library , 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
    10:00 am
  • Industrial Development Board Meeting (IDB) @ 5pm - 101 South 20th Street, Irondale, Al 35210
    City of Irondale 101 20th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
    5:00 pm
  • City Council Meeting - City Hall - 6:00PM
    City of Irondale 101 20th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • Tiny Tumblers
    Pinson Public Library , 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
    10:00 am
  • Thursday September 3
  • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Leeds Arts Council →
    Leeds Arts Council, Inc., 8140 Parkway Dr, Leeds
    7:00 pm
  • Friday September 4
  • Storytime for Growin' Beans with Ms. Allison: Letter A
    Pinson Public Library , 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
    10:00 am
  • Woodlawn vs. Wenonah
    Norwood Elementary School Woodlawn High School, 5620 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212, US
    6:00 pm
  • Monday September 7
  • Closed- Labor Day
    City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is road construction on I-59 N reported at...
    There is road construction on I-59 N reported at 6:35 AM. "Paving Operation in Progress [Fleet Watcher, iCone]" (Nextdoor )
  • There is road construction on I-59 N reported at...
    There is road construction on I-59 N reported at 7:20 AM. "Paving Operation in Progress [Fleet Watcher, iCone]" (Nextdoor )
  • Alabama State Department of Education posted a job opening for School Custodian (12 Months/240 Days) 26-50 in Trussville. Apply here.
  • Amerex posted a job opening for Amerex - Shipping Clerk in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 'We're not getting a tablet': A veteran teacher's warning about screens in the classroom (wbrc.com)
  • Mike Hesson likely to take over Pakistan Test team (yardbarker.com)

Birmingham

  • Jefferson County plans magnet school expansion that may halt plans for Irondale school system (wbrc.com)
  • Suspect surrenders nine months after North Perry stabbing death (perrycountyherald.net)
  • 13 fall festivals, Oktoberfests + more you will love in 2026 (bhamnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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