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🌱 How a 200-acre brushfire near Adamsville was finally contained.
And check out COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK on the Adamsville Patch calendar
Hi Adamsville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 200-acre brushfire near Adamsville was finally contained.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 55.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jefferson County brushfire that burned more than 200 acres now contained (dailydispatch.com) — A large brushfire in western Jefferson County, affecting the Graysville and Adamsville area near Flat Top Road and I-22, has now been contained after burning more than 200 acres. West Jefferson Fire officials say changing winds caused the fire to re-spark Saturday, but forestry crews cut containment lines and smoke, visible as far as Red Mountain, is no longer spreading. 
📸 Around Adamsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Adamsville
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★ Featured events ★
- COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK →
419 Spring Street, Adamsville
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- UAB Men's Soccer vs Belmont
PNC Field
7:00 pm - Beginner Tai Chi for Seniors
Pratt City Branch Library
10:30 am - Department of Biostatistics Information Session
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
12:00 pm - Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP) Virtual Info Session
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
12:00 pm - Panorama: Understanding Issues and How to Fix Them
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
2:00 pm - Nursing PhD Virtual Open House
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
3:00 pm - Panorama: Understanding Issues and How to Fix Them
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
10:00 am - Graduate Information Session: MPH & Certificates
University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
12:00 pm - Department of Health Behavior Information Session
University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
12:00 pm - Population Health Virtual Open House
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
6:00 pm - 2026 VIVA Health Gala: A Night of the Arts
Alys Stephens Center, and AEIVA
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Adamsville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- United States Steel Corporation posted a job opening for Project Controls Specialist in Fairfield. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Gardendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Adamsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Birmingham
- Steel Together: Athletes find competition and community on Birmingham Steel women's rugby team (wvtm13.com)
- 'Like he fell off the face of the earth': Birmingham family continuing search for critically missing father (wbrc.com)
- Local Cosmetics Founder to Host Courage to Walk Domestic Violence Awareness Walk (birminghamtimes.com)
Ok Adamsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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