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🌱 What’s really happening with Mary’s Pit BBQ’s GoFundMe money?
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- What’s really happening with Mary’s Pit BBQ’s GoFundMe money?
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain and a t-storm; breezy, with a high of 58 and low of 34 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and chilly, temps: high: 46, low: 27.
- Saturday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mary's Pit BBQ owner reassures: GoFundMe funds intact, rebuilding plans 'not yet decided' (rocketcitynow.com) — Mary’s Pit BBQ in Gurley remains closed after January’s devastating fire, and the owner says more than $16,000 in GoFundMe donations are fully accounted for. She’s still cleaning up and weighing whether a full brick-and-mortar rebuild is realistic, asking the community for patience and grace during this difficult decision period. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- City Council Meeting
City Council Chamber , 305 Fountain Circle , Huntsville
5:30 pm - Shadracks Christmas Wonderland - Madison
Toyota Field , 500 Trash Panda Wy , Madison
5:59 pm - Christmas Light Show
Toyota Field , 500 Trash Panda Wy , Madison
5:59 pm - Crooner Christmas
Whole Backstage Theatre , 1120 Rayburn Ave , Guntersville
7:00 pm - FPCTA presents Holiday on the Boulevard
Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy , 3320 SW Triana Blvd , Huntsville
7:00 pm - Jason Crabb
Tom Bevill Lyceum , Section
7:00 pm - Lake Guntersville State Park: Cocoa & Crafting
Lake Guntersville State Park , 1155 Lodge Dr , Guntersville
4:00 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
City of Madison Calendar , 100 Hughes Rd , Madison
4:45 pm - Madison City Council Meeting
City of Madison Calendar , 100 Hughes Rd , Madison
6:00 pm - City of Madison Closed Christmas Day
City of Madison Calendar Madison, AL 35758 - New Hope Elementary Winter Parking Lot Pantry
New Hope Elementary & Middle , 5300 Main Dr , New Hope
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Get your ‘Foodie Fix' at Back Forty Beer Company (waff.com)
- ‘Shucked' hits the stage in the Rocket City! (waff.com)
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