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Monday September 21st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Pensacola! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Pensacola mom is turning tragedy into suicide-prevention action.
  • How a new grant will boost senior meals north of Pensacola
  • Samantha Fish is starting her next big tour right here in Pensacola

Also on today's calendar: THE 52 SATURDAY MARKET Kids Activities! Food Trucks! Local Vendors! Fun! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pensacola mom who lost son to suicide leads awareness walk during prevention month (weartv.com) — A Pensacola mother who lost her son to suicide is turning her grief into action by leading an annual awareness walk during Suicide Prevention Month. She and partner organizations are working to expand local mental health resources and encourage open conversations about suicide. Residents are reminded that anyone in crisis can call or text 988 for 24-hour help.
   

2. North Escambia Seniors Get Expanded Meal Services With $62,500 Grant (newsradio923.com) — Escambia County has approved a $62,500 grant to restore and expand free meal programs for low-income seniors in rural North Escambia, including Century and Cantonment, just outside Pensacola. The Council on Aging of West Florida will use the funding to tackle food insecurity and transportation barriers, helping older adults access regular, nutritious meals without overwhelming already tight budgets.
   

3. Samantha Fish on the guitarists and music of her life: 'Do you know how many speeding tickets I got on Appetite for Destruction? They almost took my license away!' (guitarplayer.com) — Blues-rock guitarist Samantha Fish will kick off her Shake 'Em Down Tour in Pensacola on December 2, bringing Cedric Burnside and Daddy Long Legs along for the 14-date run. In a wide-ranging interview, she reflects on learning from legends like Buddy Guy, Slash, and Eric Gales, while hinting that she's already writing songs for her next album.
   

4. Austin Peay football throttles West Florida in top 25 matchup (clarksvillenow.com) — Austin Peay's football team traveled to Pensacola and handed the West Florida Argonauts a decisive 38-16 loss in a top-25 FCS matchup. The game at West Florida's home field saw the Governors dominate on the ground and force three turnovers, marking their largest-ever road win over a ranked opponent and showcasing Pensacola as the backdrop for a major college football upset.
   

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  • Let me be straight.
    Sometimes it's hard to stay encouraged when you know you've tried. You worked. You studied. You sacrificed. You helped other people. You prayed. You… (Nextdoor Wildewood)
  • UPDATE: Piper is back home!!!
    Thank you all for caring!! Our sweet dog got out tonight. And without her collar. Her name is Piper. We live in Camelot on Hendrix ave. I have a… (Nextdoor Hendrix/Collingswood)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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