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Coming up on the Trussville Patch calendar: Your Weight Matters Birmingham
Good morning Trussville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have a great Trussville story or event we should spotlight?
- How a Hewitt-Trussville state champ is chasing a UA crown
- How did Hewitt-Trussville's defense fuel a four-game win streak?
Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Birmingham and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Editor's Note: October 2026 (cahabasun.com) — Trussville readers are reminded that The Cahaba Sun is part of a family of community newspapers, each focused on the unique character of its town. The editor invites you to share upcoming events or interesting local people whose stories deserve attention, emphasizing how much residents care about their community and neighbors. 
• Katherine Grigsby of Trussville to compete for Miss University of Alabama (trussvilletribune.com) — A Hewitt-Trussville High School state champion wrestler and Trussville resident, Katherine Grigsby, will soon compete for the Miss University of Alabama title in Tuscaloosa. Now a kinesiology major and community volunteer with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, she'll vie for scholarships and a year of service representing UA at the Oct. 17 pageant.
• Hewitt-Trussville flag football extends winning streak to four with victories over Thompson, McAdory (trussvilletribune.com) — Hewitt-Trussville's girls flag football team has pushed its winning streak to four games, now sitting at 7-3 after strong defensive showings against Thompson and McAdory. With standout performances from players like Erin Coleman, Taylor McLaughlin, Kaylee White, and Emma Gilmer, the Lady Huskies head to Hoover on Oct. 15 aiming to keep the momentum going.
📸 Around Trussville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville
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★ Featured events ★
- Your Weight Matters Birmingham →
Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham Hoover, 2960 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham
9:00 am
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
- Planning & Zoning Meeting
City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
5:30 pm - Books & Bres: Camp Damascus by Check Tingle →
101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
7:15 pm - City Council Meeting
City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
5:30 pm - Allison's Golden Heart 5k Fun Run →
Trussville AL - Board of Zoning Adjustment
City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
5:30 pm - HeadGames: Tribute to Foreigner →
101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
7:00 pm - Haunted 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (42) →
Trussville AL - Husky Challenge →
Trussville AL - Haunted 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL →
215 Parkway Dr, Trussville
8:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
📣 Trussville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pinson Public Library Closed - Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' D
Pinson Public Library, 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson - Planning & Zoning Meeting
City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
5:30 pm - Melodic Odyssey
Pinson Public Library, 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson
5:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Trussville. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Chef(05386) - 445 Main St in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Center Point
- Center Point blasts Woodlawn 40-12 (trussvilletribune.com)
Pinson
- Clay-Chalkville Cruises Past Pinson Valley 61-14 to Secure Regional Title (trussvilletribune.com)
Leeds
- Red Barn in Leeds to host first annual Bluegrass at the Barn (trussvilletribune.com)
- 'I had a girl doing all my homework' – Charles Barkley on how he survived college without going to classes (basketballnetwork.net)
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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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