🌱 What did Tuscumbia’s investigation decide about the Deshler player’s injury?

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In today's newsletter:

• What did Tuscumbia’s investigation decide about the Deshler player’s injury?

Also on today's calendar: No Humbug! The surprising story behind the creation of "A Christmas Carol".

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

• Tuscumbia City Schools concludes probe: Coaches commended, 'no ill will' in Deshler student's injury (rocketcitynow.com) — Tuscumbia residents should know that Tuscumbia City Schools has closed its internal investigation into a Deshler High football player’s injury, concluding staff followed emergency protocols and acted without ill will. Outside counsel and the Madison County District Attorney reached similar findings, and the district now emphasizes renewed training, student support for August Borden, and healing divisions within the community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tuscumbia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Run Run Rudolph
  Tuscumbia Spring Park, Spring Park Rd, Tuscumbia
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Family Christmas Ornament DIY
  Muscle Shoals Public Library , 1918 East Avalon Avenue , Muscle Shoals
  5:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Property Tax Class
  Muscle Shoals Public Library , 1918 East Avalon Avenue , Muscle Shoals
  10:00 am
• Sweeney Todd
  1000 Alabama Ave , Sheffield
  10:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• 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

Tuesday December 16

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

Saturday December 20

• A Taste of The Nutcracker
  111 W 3rd St , Sheffield
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Florence, AL
  Regus , 412 S Court St , Florence
  9:00 am

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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 )

• ZT Automotive posted a job opening for Porter in Tuscumbia. Apply here.
• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Tuscumbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tuscumbia 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)

Muscle Shoals

• Albums, Aliens & Keeping the Magic of Muscle Shoals Music Alive (apr.org)
• Alabama launches a tax incentive to attract and support music creators (alabamanewscenter.com)
• Muscle Shoals man convicted of child molestation sentenced for failing to register as sex offender (waff.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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