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What's up Fayette! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have a claim involving Susan Rene Kennedy’s estate? Deadlines are approaching.
  • How a Fayette child’s disappearance could change Alabama child protection laws

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 64 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 51, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Notice to Creditors (mytrpaper.com) — Residents who may have financial claims involving the late Susan Rene Kennedy’s estate should know that Fayette County’s probate court has issued a formal notice to creditors. Anyone with a claim must file a detailed, verified statement with the Fayette County probate judge within six months of November 25, 2025, or their claim will be barred.
   

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• 1 year since ALEA issued missing alert for Kahleb Collins, advocates push for legislation to hold DHR employees accountable (wbrc.com) — Fayette County readers are marking one year since 1-year-old Kahleb Collins was reported missing, a case that deeply shook the community. Advocates now want a new Alabama law, the Kahleb and Ryleigh Collins Act, to let families hold child protective services workers civilly and criminally accountable when ignored abuse reports lead to a child’s harm or death.
   

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  • The holidays are a time of reflection and celebration for some of us.
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🗞 Nearby News

Northport

  • New Donut And Coffee Shop To Open Next Month In Northport (patch.com)
  • Check out the Christmas cheer at Northport City Hall (tuscaloosanews.com)

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