🌱 Why a Phenix City arson suspect beat capital charges but not prison

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Phenix City arson suspect beat capital charges but not prison

Also on today's calendar: Terrell Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Glenwood and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 56 and low of 33 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 45.
• Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Russell County jury acquits man on capital murder charges, finds him guilty of manslaughter in 2019 double arson deaths (wrbl.com) — A Russell County jury in Phenix City found Ricky Mack Morris guilty of two counts of manslaughter in the 2019 arson deaths of an elderly Phenix City couple, while acquitting him of capital murder. He’ll be sentenced January 30 and could face up to life in prison because of a prior conviction, after spending more than six years in jail awaiting trial.
   

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📸 Around Phenix City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Phenix City

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• GED Classes and Career Readiness
  Phenix City Russell County Library, 1501 17th Ave, Phenix City
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• GED Classes and Career Readiness
  Phenix City – Russell County Library , 1501 17th Avenue , Phenix City
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Lego Legends
  Phenix City – Russell County Library , 1501 17th Avenue , Phenix City
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Public Safety Building , 1111 Broad Street , Phenix City
  4:15 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Terrell Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Glenwood
  Glenwood School , 5801 Summerville Rd , Smiths Station
  6:30 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

• Wrestling v. Percy Julian, Jordan, Carver
  Smiths Station High School , 4228 Panther Pkwy , Smiths Station
  5:30 pm
• Konos Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Springwood
  Springwood School , 1814 Cherry Dr , Lanett
  6:00 pm
• Konos Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Springwood
  Springwood School , 1814 Cherry Dr , Lanett
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Holiday Walk in the Woods w/Kreher Preserve
  Auburn Parks and Recreation , 425 Perry St , Auburn

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• For those in need of a dependable mobile mechanic, I unequivocally recommend Dakota L.
  He has executed work of exemplary professional caliber on two of my vehicles—one Japanese and one German. His punctuality, a commendable yet… (Nextdoor Lakewood)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Custodian in Phenix City. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Phenix City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phenix City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Opelika

• Gift A Day: Green Tea And Honey (radioalabama.net)
• K'leigha Kyles Game Report: @ LaFayette (maxpreps.com)

Valley

• Chief McCain recognized as Employee of the Year (valleytimes-news.com)

Auburn

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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