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Florence, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Florence! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Here’s another shot of the Veil Nebula.
    I got multiple shots. This is a supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus. It’s huge, literally spanning over 110 light-years across, so when I… (Nextdoor Hickory Ridge)
  • When the sun becomes a white dwarf, it will continue to shine dimly for another 100 billion years.
    Will the beings of a distant future, sailing past this wreck of a star, have any idea of the life and worlds that it once warmed? (Nextdoor Hickory Ridge)
  • Help at Home posted a job opening for Personal Care Assistant in Florence. Apply here.
  • Siemens Energy AG posted a job opening for Operational Procurement Manager - VR in Richland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pearl

  • Toys ‘R' Us to open at The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl on Oct. 5, 2026 (tippahnews.com)
  • Anonymous tip leads to Mississippi arrest of Texas fugitive in child exploitation case (magnoliastatelive.com)
  • EXCLUSIVE: Acquitted ex-Capitol Police officer says trial led him into the ministry, back to badge (darkhorsepressnow.com)

Brandon

  • This Affordable Mississippi Drive-Thru Safari Starts With An Ostrich At The Gate And Zebras At Your Window (takingthekids.com)
  • Tri-County Academy's Landon Patridge named Week 6 Student-Athlete of the Week (wlbt.com)

Ok Florence! 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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Florence

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