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🌱 Patch AM: How a $1M grant will transform Trussville’s Masonic Park Playground
Happening soon: Ferus Presents: Singo, Music Bingo on the Trussville Patch calendar
Hi there, Trussville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $1M grant will transform Trussville's Masonic Park Playground
- Relive Hewitt-Trussville's triple-overtime thriller and what it means next
Also on today's calendar: Class & Guided Line Dancing (It's Free!) and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gadsden, Trussville among Alabama cities receiving outdoor recreation grants (abc3340.com) — Trussville is receiving a $1 million federal recreation grant, matched by another $1 million from the city, to significantly upgrade Masonic Park Playground. New playground equipment, picnic shelters, fencing, and a senior exercise area are planned, with city leaders expecting it to become one of the largest playgrounds serving families across Jefferson County and nearby communities. 
• Huskies survive OT thriller; Cougars roll (cahabasun.com) — Hewitt-Trussville fans can relive a wild 48-45 triple-overtime win over Oak Mountain, where quarterback Jack Floyd accounted for five touchdowns and led the Huskies to 4-2 overall. Clay-Chalkville, another area power, also dominated Pell City 56-6, with multiple players contributing scores ahead of key region matchups next week.
📸 Around Trussville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville
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★ Featured events ★
- Ferus Presents: Singo, Music Bingo →
101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Municipal Court
City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
12:00 pm - Planning & Zoning Agenda Workshop
City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
5:30 pm - 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 - BOOKIN' IT 5K →
201 Parkway Drive, Trussville
8:00 am - Ladies Day Out 2026 →
Quest for Health Chiropractic, 1110 North Chalkville Road, Trussville
11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Trussville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sunday Family Brunch
The Commons on the Green
11:00 am - UAB Women's Volleyball vs Tulsa
Bartow Arena
1:00 pm - The Constultants: Backyard Bonanza →
The Backyard with Neighbors Brew & Pies and Saw's BBQ Leeds, 6200 Grand River Blvd E Suite 510, Leeds
5:00 pm - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Leeds Arts Council →
Leeds Arts Council, Inc., 8140 Parkway Dr, Leeds
7:00 pm - Crafts, Conversation, and Community
Springville Road Regional Branch Library
11:00 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi Neighbors!
I'm looking for a Yard man to help me with my yard, to include edging, pulling weeds, raking out the pinestraw, collecting all the leaves in the fall… (Nextdoor Trussville/Clay)
- Floworks International LP posted a job opening for Machinist - Triple S Flotech in Trussville. Apply here.
- Pihakis Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Baker in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Center Point
- Pinson Public Safety Administrator honored by American Legion at council meeting (trussvilletribune.com)
- Center Point man arrested for attempted ATM theft (trussvilletribune.com)
- Alabama High School Football Scores - October 1-2, 2026 (abc3340.com)
Pinson
- Indians topped by St. Clair County 43-26 (trussvilletribune.com)
- October 1, 2026 (birminghamtimes.com)
Leeds
- Leeds tops Moody 36-13 in Battle of the Bridge (trussvilletribune.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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