🌱 How is Muscle Shoals’ iconic sound being preserved for future generations?

Hello Muscle Shoals! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How is Muscle Shoals’ iconic sound being preserved for future generations?

Also on today's calendar: Jingle Bell Jam and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 63, low: 32.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 56 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Albums, Aliens & Keeping the Magic of Muscle Shoals Music Alive (apr.org) — Muscle Shoals residents get a spotlight here as FAME Recording Studios president Rodney Hall talks about the city’s legendary sound, today’s local songwriters, and a Nashville museum exhibit honoring “Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising.” He also shares hidden-gem venue Swampers Bar & Grille and reflects on Alabama’s music legacy, stereotypes, and what the state needs to better promote its strengths.
   

📸 Around Muscle Shoals

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Muscle Shoals

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Muscle Works (Lisa)
  YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
  10:10 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Property Tax Class
  Muscle Shoals Public Library , 1918 East Avalon Avenue , Muscle Shoals
  10:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Adult Fiction Book Club-Frozen River
  Muscle Shoals Public Library , 1918 East Avalon Avenue , Muscle Shoals
  5:45 pm

Friday December 19

• Jingle Bell Jam
  Cypress Lakes Golf & Tennis , 1311 E 6th St , Muscle Shoals
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Body & Balance (Teri)
  YMCA of The Shoals , 2121 Helton Drive , Florence
  12:15 pm

Saturday December 27

• KIRBI AND FRIENDS
  Shoals Community Theatre , 123 N Seminary St , Florence
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Body & Balance (Teri)
  YMCA of The Shoals , 2121 Helton Drive , Florence
  12:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Run Run Rudolph
  Tuscumbia Spring Park , Spring Park Rd , Tuscumbia
  6:00 pm
• Sweeney Todd
  1000 Alabama Ave , Sheffield
  10:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• No Humbug! The surprising story behind the creation of "A Christmas Carol"
  Tuscumbia Utilities Department , 202 E 6th St , Tuscumbia
  11:00 am
• Polar Express at the Ritz
  Ritz Theatre , 111 W 3rd St , Sheffield
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• The Rescue Me Project 2025 Appreciation and Awareness Dinner
  The Rescue Me Project Mega Center , 1300 SW 8th St , Sheffield
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tuesday Tip
  Check all holiday lights before using them. Don't overload plugs and turn off decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. (Nextdoor )
• The holiday season can be full of laughter, joy, and good food, but it can also be overwhelming.
  For many people, especially those dealing with an eating disorder, this time of year can bring extra stress and pressure. Learn more about eating… (Nextdoor )

• Northwest-Shoals Community College posted a job opening for Adjunct HVAC Instructor in Muscle Shoals. Apply here.
• North American Lighting Inc posted a job opening for Operator - All Shifts (Assembly) in Muscle Shoals. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muscle Shoals here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sheffield

• Sheffield teacher leads heartfelt hair donation for student with tumor (waaytv.com)
• Fire at Cherokee apartment complex contained, no injuries reported (rocketcitynow.com)

Tuscumbia

• Tuscumbia City Schools concludes probe: Coaches commended, 'no ill will' in Deshler student's injury (rocketcitynow.com)
• David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Alabama State Parks continues accessibility efforts (gulfcoastmedia.com)

Florence

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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