🌱 Why Albertville drivers were caught up in a countywide immigration sweep

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Albertville drivers were caught up in a countywide immigration sweep

Also on today's calendar: NYE at Busted Oak Bourbon Society.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 60 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 46, low: 31.
• Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marshall County Sheriff says 14 arrested on immigration charges (whnt.com) — Law enforcement’s recent traffic saturation operation in Marshall County included stops in Albertville, where some drivers were detained over immigration status under a new state law. Over six hours, 14 people were taken into federal custody, most with prior criminal histories, as Sheriff Phil Sims emphasized his duty to enforce current immigration rules while urging compassion and legal pathways.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albertville

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 23

• Downtown Albertville Farmers Market
  Downtown Albertville Farmer's Market, 314 Sand Mountain Dr, Albertville
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• NYE at Busted Oak Bourbon Society
  Busted Oak Bourbon Society , 111 E Main St , Albertville
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• STEAM Day
  Boaz, AL Calendar , 404 Thomas Ave , Boaz
  3:30 pm
• Trivia at Main Channel Brewing Co.
  Main Channel Brewing , 210 Sand Mountain Dr , Albertville
  6:30 pm
• Crooner Christmas
  Whole Backstage Theatre , 1120 Rayburn Ave , Guntersville
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Power Yoga Class
  Boaz, AL Calendar , 400 Elizabeth Street , Boaz
• Preschool Storytime
  Boaz, AL Calendar , 404 Thomas Ave , Boaz
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Lake Guntersville State Park: Cocoa & Crafting
  Lake Guntersville State Park , 1155 Lodge Dr , Guntersville
  4:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Boaz Pirates vs Asbury School
  Boaz Middle School , 140 Newt Parker Dr , Boaz
  10:00 am

Saturday December 27

• AFA Basic Handgun Level 2
  Alabama Firearms Academy , 100 Elizabeth St #439 , Boaz
  12:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Handgun Essentials
  Alabama Firearms Academy , 100 Elizabeth St #439 , Boaz
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The holidays are a time of reflection and celebration for some of us.
  For others, it can be a time of loneliness and helplessness. If you or someone you know feels vulnerable or suicidal, please don't hold it in. The… (Nextdoor )
• 🚨New Mobile Command Vehicle for the Alabama Emergency Management Agency🚨
  We are pleased to present Alabama EMA's new Mobile Command Vehicle, a self-contained operations center that enhances communications, improves on… (Nextdoor )

• The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Albertville. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Albertville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albertville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boaz

• Alabama pharmacists push for reform on Capitol Hill (thealabamabaptist.org)

Guntersville

• Guntersville City Schools selects new superintendent (rocketcitynow.com)
• G'ville Middle has taste testing (advertisergleam.com)
• Friends of the Library Hold Christmas Banquet (sandmountainreporter.com)

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