🌱 How will Clay’s new stadium and 5A move shape this season?

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• How will Clay’s new stadium and 5A move shape this season?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Clay-Chalkville football preview (cbs42.com) — Clay football fans can look forward to a big year as the defending state champion Cougars drop to Class 5A, debut a new home stadium, and reload around a veteran defense. Head coach Stuart Floyd’s squad replaces star offensive playmakers but returns standout linemen, skill players with college offers, and a largely intact coaching staff, aiming for a sixth state title.
   

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📸 Around Clay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clay

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Friday August 7

• First Day for Students with last names A-M and Grades 9 & 10
  Trussville City Trussville, AL 35173

Monday August 10

• Happy Birthday, Socks!
  Pinson Public Library , 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
  5:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Meeting
  City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
  5:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• City Council Meeting
  City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
  5:30 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Municipal Court
  City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
  4:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Paws for a Cause at Trussville Gateway
  Hewitttrussville High School Trussville Gateway
  6:00 pm

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📣 Clay Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Learning from Leaders: Michele Talley
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  11:00 am
• Live Long and Prosper: Your Guide to Understanding Longevity
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  11:00 am
• Teaching and Video Accessibility
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  12:00 pm
• Planning and Conversations for Managers
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Medical Towers, 419A
  1:00 pm
• Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Virtual Office Hour
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  1:00 pm
• Joint Enrollment Virtual Open House
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Pinson. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clay here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pinson

• Turkey Creek grows beyond 1,000 acres, preserving land for future generations (abc3340.com)

Trussville

• State Rep. Garrett joins Trussville Mayor Ben Short in advocating for… (1819news.com)
• Carolyn Taylor Davis (iredellfreenews.com)

Center Point

• Capital Murder Charges Dismissed Against Two Teens in Center Point Homicide Case (abc3340.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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