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🌱 Patch AM: How Pelham’s perfect start stacks up in Alabama’s latest hoops rankings

And check out Power Sculpt on the Pelham Patch calendar

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Hello Pelham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Pelham’s perfect start stacks up in Alabama’s latest hoops rankings
  • How a Hollywood strike once canceled a Pelham Foo Fighters show

Also on today's calendar: Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Pelhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Pelhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
  • Friday: Low clouds and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jackson stays on top of hoops (southalabamian.com) — Pelham High School’s boys basketball team is off to a perfect 13-0 start and is ranked No. 3 in Alabama’s latest Class 6A poll, putting the Panthers firmly in the state title conversation. The statewide rankings also highlight how Pelham stacks up against traditional powers like Gadsden City, Oxford, and Mountain Brook as the season heats up.
   

• Foo Fighters Were to Play ‘SNL' Before Writers Guild Strike (wearevictoria.com) — Foo Fighters are resuming touring and had to cancel a planned “Saturday Night Live” finale appearance because of the 2023 Writers Guild strike. Their 2023 tour included a June 16 stop at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, reflecting the venue’s draw for major rock acts even when broader entertainment industry issues intervene.
   

📸 Around Pelham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday December 25
  • Power Sculpt
    PELHAM RECREATION CENTER, 2020 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
    5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 24
  • On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off!
    Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 5426 Hwy 280 Suite 6 , Hoover
    3:00 pm
    • Thursday December 25
  • Despensa móvil de Montevallo
    420 Vine St , Montevallo
    2:00 pm
  • Waldo’s Chicken & Beer – Vestavia Hills
    Waldo's Chicken & Beer , 3009 Pump House Rd ste 110 , Vestavia Hills
    6:30 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • Family Movie: Cool Runnings
    Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hoover Police Chief Clay Morris was officially sworn in last week during a ceremony led by Mayor Nick Derzis.
    The room was filled with community members, city leaders, and supporters who came out to welcome Chief Morris as he begins his tenure leading the… (Nextdoor )
  • Gonna be traveling out of town for the holidays?
    Give your house that “lived in” feeling while you're gone, and consider these tips: • Set interior lights (and maybe a radio or TV) to a timer. • … (Nextdoor )
  • Blake Guy - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Pelham. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoover

  • Hoover City Council spices up meeting with festive holiday attire (photos) (hooversun.com)
  • Family, friends remember former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers (wbrc.com)
  • Monceaux, Huskies look to continue steady climb (cahabasun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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