🌱 Which Jacksonville players powered dominant wins over Southside this week?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Jacksonville players powered dominant wins over Southside this week?

Also on today's calendar: ✨ HOLIDAY LADIGA LIGHTS.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 49, low: 28.
• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oxford Boys Win Fifth Straight as Jacksonville, Piedmont Sweep; Faith Christian Wins at the Buzzer, Weaver Dominates (calhounjournal.com) — Jacksonville’s boys and girls basketball teams both rolled past Southside, with standout scoring nights from Kamouri Harmon and Neveah Nicholson highlighting a strong showing for Golden Eagle fans. The roundup also spotlights big wins by Oxford, Piedmont, Faith Christian, Weaver, and Jacksonville Christian in a busy night of area hoops.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jacksonville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Jacksonville Golden Eagles vs Gadsden Middle School
  Workout Anytime Jacksonville AL, 1555 Pelham Rd S Ste D, Jacksonville
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• ✨ HOLIDAY LADIGA LIGHTS
  Jacksonville Community Center , 501 Alexandria Rd SW Ste. A , Jacksonville
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Ribbon Cutting for Jake Leath - Country Financial/Evergreen Roofing/Onyx Studio
  Jake Leath - Country Financial/Evergreen Roofing/Onyx Studios Shared Office , 2725 Rainbow Drive , Rainbow City
  12:00 pm
• White Plains Middle vs Weaver Bearcats
  Calhoun County School District-White Plains Middle , 5800 AL-9 , Anniston
  4:30 pm
• Cleburne County vs Weaver/Wellborn/Lincoln
  Cleburne County High School , 520 Evans Bridge Rd , Heflin
  5:00 pm
• Spring Garden High School vs. Cedar Bluff School
  Spring Garden High School , 2430 County Rd 29 , Piedmont
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Ribbon Cutting for Southern Mommies Peek Boutique
  Southern & Associates, LLC , 1519 Rainbow Drive , Gadsden
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Charlie Brown Christmas
  Theatre of Gadsden , 310 N 27th St , Gadsden
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Ghastly Guilded Art Showing — Romarin et Corbeaux
  Romarin et Corbeaux , 1020 Noble St , Anniston
  3:00 pm
• Christmas Feast
  3120 County Rd 59 , Piedmont
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Council Meeting & Work Session
  Council Chambers, 1st Floor , 90 Broad Street , Gadsden
  10:00 am
• Cleburne County Tigers vs Munford Lions
  Cleburne County High School , 520 Evans Bridge Rd , Heflin
  4:30 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 )
• Having family and friends over for the holiday?
  Make sure you don't invite foodborne illness as well. The CDC offers tips on proper handling, cooking, and storing food so you can make sure your… (Nextdoor )

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• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

• Wheeler Shoots Alexandria Past White Plains as Area Teams Post Big Wins (calhounjournal.com)

Anniston

• Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County to Host Grown Up Movie Night (calhounjournal.com)
• Regional Medical Center Introduces Child-Friendly MRI LEGO® Education Sets Through Starlight Foundation Partnership (calhounjournal.com)
• Anniston City Council Revokes Business License for Pure Sports Bar After Years of Safety Concerns (calhounjournal.com)

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