🌱 Francis Marion Rams vs Robert C Hatch Bobcats and 10 more events

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 67, low: 41.
• Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Francis Marion Rams vs Robert C Hatch Bobcats
  Francis Marion High School , 101 Hubbard Dr , Marion
  5:00 pm
• Christkindlmarket Huntsville
  The Orion Amphitheater , 701 Amphitheater Dr NW , Huntsville
  5:00 pm
• Christkindlmarket
  The Orion Amphitheater , 701 Amphitheater Dr NW , Huntsville
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Montgomery Whitewater's Cousin Eddy's 5K & Moose Mug Mile Fun Run
  1100 Maxwell Blvd , Montgomery
  3:00 pm
• The Family Union at Oso at Bear Point Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
  OSO at Bear Point Harbor - Orange Beach , 5749 Bay La Launch Ave , Orange Beach
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Redstone Federal Credit Union Presents: Christkindlmarket
  701 Amphitheater Dr NW , Huntsville
  5:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Marion City Council Meeting
  Marion City Hall , Jackson St , Marion
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• West Perry, Marion Quilting, Arts & Crafts
  Lincoln School Gymnasium , Marion
  10:00 am
• Pike County vs Bullock County
  Bullock County High School , 911 Sardis Rd , Union Springs
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Demopolis Middle vs Westlawn Middle
  Demopolis Middle School , 300 E Pettus St , Demopolis
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Hooper Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Southern Academy
  Southern Academy , 407 College St , Greensboro
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Westervelt Company, Inc posted a job opening for Nursery Technician in Eutaw. Apply here.
• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Eutaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northport

• By the numbers, a look at fall 2025 University of Alabama graduates (tuscaloosanews.com)
• Joan Shirley Mosley (November 30th, 1942 – November 27th, 2025) (tuscaloosathread.com)
• Notice of Adoption Proceeding (mytrpaper.com)

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