🌱 Which West Point teacher just earned a big honor before retiring?

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• Which West Point teacher just earned a big honor before retiring?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Cleghorn, McCluskey named May CCBOE/AmFirst Employees of the Month (cullmantribune.com) — A beloved West Point Middle School eighth-grade science teacher, Gerrita Cleghorn, has been honored as CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher of the Month as she prepares to retire after 20 years of service. She’s joined by Good Hope Middle School CNP manager Kerrie McCluskey, both recognized for their daily impact on students’ lives and school culture across Cullman County.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday June 4

• North Alabama Agriplex: CULLMAN TOURING FARMS FOR KIDS
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce North Alabama Agriplex 1714 Tally Ho Street Cullman, AL. 35055
  1:00 am
• Girls Basketball
  Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
  8:00 am
• Downtown Design Review Board →
  Hartselle, AL Calendar, 611 Chestnut Street NW, Hartselle
  5:00 pm
• Public Meeting | Strategic Plan →
  Hartselle, AL Calendar, 611 Chestnut Street NW, Hartselle
  6:00 pm
• Football Workouts
  Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
  6:00 pm
• Weekly Live Trivia Nights at Grumpy's Italian... →
  Grumpy's Italian Grill, 402 5th St SW, Cullman
  6:30 pm
• Ribbon Cutting: Country Wok
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce 107 Bangor Ave, Hanceville, AL
  10:30 pm

Monday June 8

• Cheer choro camp
  Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
  8:00 am
• Cullman County Public Library: Block Party
  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Cullman County Public Library
  12:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Planning Commission →
  Hartselle, AL Calendar, 611 Chestnut Street NW, Hartselle
  8:00 am
• The Pantry at The Link →
  The Link of Cullman County, 708 9th St SE, Cullman
  9:00 am
• City Council Meeting →
  Hartselle, AL Calendar, 611 Chestnut Street NW, Hartselle
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Cullman

• Cullman's Sarah Kate Dockery recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholar at Mississippi State (cullmantribune.com)
• Cullman's Abby Sosa to compete for Miss Alabama title (cullmantimes.com)
• Methamphetamine seized during Cullman County traffic stop, sheriff says (abc3340.com)

Good Hope

• Good Hope City Council meeting notes: May 26 (cullmantribune.com)
• CCBOE names new Holly Pond principals (cullmantimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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