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🌱 Preschool Storytime and 11 more events

Altoona, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

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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
  • Preschool Storytime
    Boaz, AL Calendar, 404 Thomas Ave, Boaz
    10:00 am
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ultimate Michael and Janet Jackson Experience
    The AMP, 90 Walnut St, Gadsden
    5:30 pm
  • Saving Our Sons: Lasting Legacy Benefit Gala
    Downtown Gadsden Inc., 635 Broad St, Gadsden
    6:00 pm
  • Tacos and Tequila
    Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 S.M.P.A. Blvd, Albertville
    6:30 pm
  • 2026 Tacos and Tequila Festival - Friday
    Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 S.M.P.A. Blvd, Albertville
    6:30 pm
  • Saturday June 13
  • 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
  • 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
  • Annual Auction Event - Unclaimed Baggage
    Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce Unclaimed Baggage, 509 W Willow St., Scottsboro, AL, 35768, United States
    5:00 am
  • 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
  • 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

  • GPAC Staffing posted a job opening for HVAC Tech Residential/Commercial in Walnut Grove. Apply here.
  • 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.

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  • 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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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Altoona

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Altoona

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.