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🌱 How Alcoa’s injured ace still carried the Lady Tornadoes to state

Alcoa, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Alcoa! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Alcoa’s injured ace still carried the Lady Tornadoes to state
  • Why Alcoa’s usual business boosters are now resisting AI data centers

Also on today's calendar: Superhero Academy by Stretch-N-Grow (3 Hour) and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kaylea Osborne's resilient start lifts Alcoa softball to state championship (thedailytimes.com) — Alcoa High School’s Lady Tornadoes just captured their second softball state title, powered by senior pitcher Kaylea Osborne gutting through severe shin splints for a complete-game win. Playing in Shelbyville, Osborne threw 455 pitches over six tournament games and struck out the final batter with the bases loaded, capping a 7-5 victory over McNairy Central and redeeming last year’s title-game loss.
   

• Blount Partnership Opposes AI Data Centers Near Maryville (hoodline.com) — Blount Partnership is now opposing large AI data centers in Blount County, a notable change for the group that usually works to recruit employers to Maryville and Alcoa. Leaders say the massive water and power needs could strain local systems and residents’ quality of life, and upcoming public meetings will shape where, or whether, such projects move forward.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Pallet Wrapper in Alcoa. Apply here.
  • Food City posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk (Bagger) in Alcoa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alcoa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maryville

  • Maryville College to host Lamar Alexander book-signing on June 4 (knoxtntoday.com)
  • Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Beowoof (thedailytimes.com)
  • William Blount High School names new athletic director (wate.com)

Louisville

  • WATCH: Mid-South minister and gospel singer charged with sexual battery, sheriff's office says (wtnzfox43.com)

Ok Alcoa! 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: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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