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Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
- Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Preschool Storytime →
Boaz, AL Calendar, 404 Thomas Ave, Boaz
10:00 am
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After Hours Cookout - Thurman's Patio & Outdoor
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
Thurman’s Patio & Outdoor, 1525 Blount Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
12:00 pm
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Tacos & Tequila 2026 - Sand Mountain Amphitheater →
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 SMPA Blvd, Albertville, AL, 35950, United States
1:30 pm
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Ultimate Michael and Janet Jackson Experience →
The AMP, 90 Walnut St, Gadsden
5:30 pm
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Saving Our Sons: Lasting Legacy Benefit Gala →
Downtown Gadsden Inc., 635 Broad St, Gadsden
6:00 pm
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Tacos and Tequila →
Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 S.M.P.A. Blvd, Albertville
6:30 pm
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2026 Tacos and Tequila Festival - Friday →
Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 S.M.P.A. Blvd, Albertville
6:30 pm
Saturday June 13
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Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In - Experimental Aircraft Association Ch 683
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
Guntersville Airport, 20524 US-431, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
4:00 am
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Beginner Quilting with Constance Snavley - Mountain Valley Arts Council
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
Mountain Valley Arts Council Gallery, 440 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
5:00 am
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Annual Auction Event - Unclaimed Baggage
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
Unclaimed Baggage, 509 W Willow St., Scottsboro, AL, 35768, United States
5:00 am
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Untamed Spirit at Nash's! - Nash's City Harbor
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
Nash’s City Harbor, 299 Scott St, Guntersville, AL, 35976
2:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Word Search →
McGuffey Healthcare, 2301 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden
10:15 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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GPAC Staffing posted a job opening for HVAC Tech Residential/Commercial in Walnut Grove. Apply here.
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Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Restaurant in Steele. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Attalla
- You Can Stand Inches Away From Apex Predators At This Alabama Mountain Sanctuary (myfamilytravels.com)
- Attalla Firefighters Contain Blaze at Vacant Residence (weisradio.com)
Ashville
Rainbow City
- Rainbow City Firefighter Earns Advanced EMT Certification (weisradio.com)
- Rainbow City Woman Killed in Head-On Crash in Morgan County (weisradio.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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