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Fort Payne, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Fort Payne! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How likely are you to meet a cottonmouth near Fort Payne’s canyon?

Also on today's calendar: Matt Stone As Elvis.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Alabama Areas Where Cottonmouth Sightings Are Most Common This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Little River Canyon National Preserve, based in Fort Payne, is highlighted as a key spot where cottonmouths are active along rocky riverbanks and warm stone ledges this summer. The guide also maps out eight other Alabama habitats where residents are most likely to see these venomous water snakes, with practical tips on staying alert, keeping distance, and safely enjoying trails, rivers, reservoirs, and marshes statewide.
   

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  • Fort Payne City Council votes to close business after cameras found in men’s bathroom... (X: whnt)
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  • Centre Ponders Permit Clerk Position (weisradio.com)
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  • Everything Alex Golesh said on the eve of Fall Camp at Auburn (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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Payne

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Payne

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