🌱 Patch AM: How a $12 million grant could reshape Trussville students’ careers

Good morning to you Trussville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $12 million grant could reshape Trussville students' careers
• Community gathers in Trussville today to honor Barbara "Barbie" Rayborn

Also on today's calendar: Haunted 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (40) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More details emerge on the Cahaba Valley Innovation Center (trussvilletribune.com) — Trussville just secured a $12 million grant to launch the Cahaba Valley Innovation Center, a major new career and technical education hub serving Hewitt-Trussville and nearby high schools. Superintendent Patrick Martin says the project could cost up to $25 million, attract new industry to Trussville, and help local graduates earn strong wages without a four-year degree, though the exact site and timeline are still being worked out.
   

• Barbara 'Barbie' Jean Rayborn (September 25, 1970 — September 25, 2026) (trussvilletribune.com) — Friends and neighbors can pay their respects to Barbara "Barbie" Rayborn today at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, where visitation begins at 1 p.m. and a celebration of life follows at 2 p.m. The beloved wife, mother, and "Lovey" to her grandchildren is remembered for her deep faith, generosity, and devotion to family, with donations to the American Cancer Society requested in lieu of flowers.
   

📸 Around Trussville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• A Whitney Houston Tribute: Passing the Torch with Melanie Amaro →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Haunted 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (40) →
  Trussville AL
• Barktoberfest (Blessing of the Animals / Animal Adoption) →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Municipal Court
  City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Ferus Presents: Singo, Music Bingo →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Class & Guided Line Dancing (It's Free!) →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  6:00 pm
• Smokey Jones and The 3 Dollar Pistols →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Ladies Day Out 2026 →
  Quest for Health Chiropractic, 1110 North Chalkville Road, Trussville
Sunday October 11
• Blessing of the Animals →
  Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church, 6110 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville
  3:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Books & Bres: Camp Damascus by Check Tingle →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  7:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Fall 2026 Citizen Engagement Class - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Irondale Public Library
  City of Irondale, 101 20th St S, Irondale
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Fall Homecoming Dance 2026
  Green Acres Middle School, 1220 67th St Ens, Birmingham
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for (USA) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club at Walmart in Trussville, Alabama in Trussville. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Center Point

• See the Week 7 Central Alabama football schedule as region play resumes (al.com)

Pinson

• Alabama A&M freshman from Louisiana earns national recognition and 2 more SWAC football storylines (nola.com)

Leeds

• Leeds Police: Man abandoned stolen truck, ran into woods (wbrc.com)
• One new business opens, 3 more announced for Shops of Grand River in Leeds (trussvilletribune.com)
• Advocates resist move to end desegregation oversight in Alabama schools (al.com)

Ok Trussville! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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