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🌱 Arab teens gather to honor Jacob King’s memory

Hi Arab! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Arab teens gather to honor Jacob King’s memory
  • How an Arab native built a powerhouse band hours from home

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; windy, temps: high: 59, low: 32.
  • Friday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 43 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Only on News 19: Friends remember the life of 14-year-old killed in Arab wreck (whnt.com) — Friends and community members in Arab are mourning 14-year-old Jacob King, who died Friday morning when an 18-wheeler hit the truck he was riding in. Dozens of his friends describe him as a brotherly figure and a dependable rock, and they’re now focused on honoring his memory. A GoFundMe has been organized to help support his family.
   

• Wetumpka High School band director celebrates 25 years of making music (wsfa.com) — An Arab native is being recognized for 25 years of shaping young musicians as band director at Wetumpka High School. Jason Warnix, who grew up in Arab and studied at the University of North Alabama, has spent 18 years building the Wetumpka band program. He says watching students continue playing into adulthood and strengthening their communities is the most rewarding part of his work.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Nordson Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler I in Arab. Apply here.
  • GRIFFIN Recruiters posted a job opening for Quality Mold Assemblers in Arab. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arab here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Guntersville City Schools selects new superintendent (rocketcitynow.com)
  • G'ville Middle has taste testing (advertisergleam.com)
  • High school volleyball rankings: Virginia state champion Giles finishes No. 1 in Small Town Top 25 (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arab

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arab

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.