🌱 Can Bibb County cool off when they visit West Blocton?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Bibb County cool off when they visit West Blocton?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 59.
• Saturday: Cloudy and very warm, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball Recap: Calera's Higher State Rank on Full Display on Monday (maxpreps.com) — West Blocton fans can circle January 6, 2026, when Bibb County’s girls will visit for a 7 p.m. matchup following the Choctaws’ recent loss to Calera. Calera, ranked much higher statewide, pulled away 58-41 despite strong efforts from Bibb County standouts Talajha Rhine and Kenasha Hill.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Despensa móvil de Montevallo
  420 Vine St , Montevallo
  2:00 pm
• Power Sculpt
  PELHAM RECREATION CENTER , 2020 Pelham Park Blvd , Pelham
  5:30 pm

Friday December 26

• Women's Frosty Doubles league
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 100 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
  10:00 am
• Tai Chi
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
  10:00 am
• Holidays on the Plaza 2025-2026 - Eventeny
  Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG , 111 Greensboro Ave , Tuscaloosa
  11:00 am
• Public Skate Session
  Pelham, AL Calendar
  11:45 am
• Family Movie: Cool Runnings
  Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
  2:00 pm
• Jackson Chase: Roll Call
  Roll Call , 2321 6th St , Tuscaloosa
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Brunch & Bubbly
  Board In Birmingham , 5426 Hwy 280, Suite 6 , Hoover
  9:00 am
• STEAM - KZT Hands On - 4th Saturday
  Chelsea Public Library - Chelsea AL 35043
  10:00 am
• Saturday Night Boardgames at ROE Hobby in Calera
  ROE Hobby , 10870 AL-25 , Calera
  6:00 pm
• Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
  Pelham Civic Complex , 500 Amphitheater Rd , Pelham
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Alabama Staffing posted a job opening for Site Leader - Automotive Quality Control / Inspection in West Blocton. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Shift Supervisor - Unarmed in West Blocton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Blocton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Helena

• Helena recognizes promotion of HPD's Norman Bernard, HHS fine arts stu... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Alex Miller loves giving back to the community he calls home (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Wingstop opens 2 new Birmingham Metro locations (bhamnow.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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