🌱 How Lanett’s police chief turned community service into top recognition

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In today's newsletter:

• How Lanett’s police chief turned community service into top recognition

Also on today's calendar: JCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Lanett and 1 more event.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 55 and low of 33 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 42.
• Thursday: A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chief McCain recognized as Employee of the Year (valleytimes-news.com) — Lanett residents can celebrate their own Police Chief McCain, who has been named Employee of the Year for her extensive community work and department leadership. From reviving National Night Out in Lanett to organizing school supply giveaways, holiday drives, and local partnerships, she’s focused on building trust between the police department and the community through hands-on, family-centered events.
   

📸 Around Lanett

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lanett

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Konos Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Springwood
  Springwood School, 1814 Cherry Dr, Lanett
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• JCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Lanett
  Jennings Field , 1301 S 8th Ave , Lanett
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Silent Disco
  The Oaks Farm , 18151 Veterans Memorial Pkwy , La Fayette
  7:00 pm

Monday December 29

• ACA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Springwood
  Springwood School , 1814 Cherry Dr , Lanett
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Opelika, AL Calendar , 300 Martin Luther King Blvd , Opelika
  3:00 pm
• Valley Rams vs Glenwood School Gators
  Valley High School , 501 US-29 , Valley
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Tasty Tales
  Opelika Public Library , 1100 Glenn St , Opelika
  4:15 pm

Thursday December 18

• Handley Middle vs Callaway Middle
  Handley Middle School , 251 Gilham Rd , Roanoke
  4:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Connect over Coffee with the Opelika Chamber
  Opelika, AL Calendar Opelika, AL 36803
  8:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Winter Wonder Workshop
  Opelika Public Library , 1100 Glenn Street , Opelika
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Holiday Hours
  Opelika, AL Calendar Opelika, AL 36803
  5:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Down by the Tracks
  Winston Smith T Building Supply , 812 N Railroad Ave , Opelika
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Custodian in Lanett. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Lanett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lanett here.

🗞 Nearby News

Opelika

• Gift A Day: Green Tea And Honey (radioalabama.net)

Auburn

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-- The Patch AM Team

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