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🌱 Patch AM: How did Springville’s girls dominate their way to a beach tournament title?
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Hello Trussville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Springville’s girls dominate their way to a beach tournament title?
- How a former Miss Trussville rose all the way to Miss America
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Trussvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Warm with sun and some clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 59.
- Saturday: Low clouds and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Springville girls' basketball wins 3, takes Battle of the Board (cbs42.com) — Written by the Trussville Tribune’s sports editor, this recap highlights Springville’s girls basketball team winning three straight games to capture the Battle of the Board tournament in Orange Beach. With standout performances from Leah Bowden, Georgia Chancellor, and Gabbi Allison, the Lady Tigers improved to 10-3 and head next to the Etowah Christmas Tournament, giving Trussville-area fans plenty to watch. 
Find out what's happening in Trussvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Best Stories of 2025: "Journey to Miss America: Abbie Stockard talks about being ‘authentically Abbie'" (vestaviavoice.com) — A Vestavia Hills native who once competed as Miss Trussville climbed from early pageant setbacks to become Miss Alabama and ultimately Miss America, all while urging young women to reject social media perfection. She shares how family hardship, counseling, and a “choose joy” mindset shaped her, and how she’ll use her national platform to advocate for cystic fibrosis awareness and service-focused leadership.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Gathering
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9:00 am - Extensión en Leeds
1000 Park Dr , Leeds
3:00 pm - Waldo’s Chicken & Beer – Vestavia Hills
Waldo's Chicken & Beer , 3009 Pump House Rd ste 110 , Vestavia Hills
6:30 pm - Party
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9:00 am - Jigsaw Puzzle Club | monthly at Grand River Pickers
Grand River Pickers , 6200 Grand River Blvd E #672 , Leeds
10:00 am - Family Movie: Cool Runnings
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2:00 pm - Sunday School
2749 AL-23 , Springville
3:00 pm - Jefferson Christian Eagles vs Leeds Greenwave
Jefferson Christian Academy , 1500 Heritage Pl Dr , Irondale
4:30 pm - Storytime: New Year
Pell City Public Library , 1923 1st Avenue North , Pell City
10:30 am - Books & Beyond
O'Neal Public Library , 50 Oak St , Mountain Brook
6:30 pm - HOLIDAY HOURS 5 a.m.-4 p.m.
Levite Jewish Community Center , 3960 Montclair Rd , Birmingham - City Hall Closed - New Year's Eve
City of Irondale , 101 20th St S , Irondale
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does this cat have an owner?
Big, orange tabby, male, not neutered cat. He has been coming around quite often after dark. If no one is his owner, Ig be glad to take him in… (Nextdoor Trussville/Clay) - Tuesday, December 23
Don’t Lose Heart Then [Jesus] spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart. Luke 18:1 When Jesus described the events… (Nextdoor Trussville/Clay)
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Center Point Leaders, Firefighters Spread Holiday Cheer (abc3340.com)
- Center Point Council Hears Concerns Over $23,000 Longevity Pay Resolution (abc3340.com)
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- Alabama WR once rated a 5-star pours cold water on Transfer Portal buzz (bamahammer.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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