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🌱 See how Good Hope’s Molly Benefield stacked up against Alabama’s best
Good Hope, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Good Hope? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Good Hope’s Molly Benefield stacked up against Alabama’s best
- How a local teen’s faith journey runs through Good Hope’s Daystar Church
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 71.
- Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: Cullman's Graham headlines local contingent with 1st-team honors (cullmantimes.com) — Good Hope pitcher Molly Benefield has earned Second-Team All-State honors, standing out among a strong group of Cullman County softball players recognized by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. The rundown details her impressive pitching stats alongside accolades for standout athletes from Cullman, Hanceville, Holly Pond, and other area schools across all AHSAA classifications. 
• Faith: Cold Springs' Allie Light discusses her faith and being a role model (cullmantribune.com) — A Cold Springs High School junior shares how her Christian faith shapes her life on and off the field, including time spent with Daystar Church in Good Hope and its summer Camp ToKnowHim. She talks about being a Christ-like role model, leaning on supportive teammates, and keeping God at the center during both everyday struggles and athletic competition.
📸 Around Good Hope
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The M-80s at Goat Island Brewing →
Goat Island Brewing, 1646 John H Cooper Dr SE, Cullman
5:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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10th Annual Miracle League Ride
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce 10075 County Road 109, Bremen, AL 35033 -
Girls BBall
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
8:00 am -
North Alabama Agriplex Heritage Skills - LEATHER BRACELET
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce North Alabama Agriplex 1714 Tally Ho Street Cullman, AL. 35055
6:00 pm -
Football Workouts
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
6:00 pm -
Girls BBall
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
8:00 am -
Boys Basketball Praactice
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
8:00 am -
North Alabama Agriplex Lunch & Learn DECORATIVE FRUIT CARVING
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce North Alabama Agriplex 1714 Tally Ho Street Cullman, Al. 35055
12:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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June 2nd Friday: Rock Around the Block
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Cullman's Warehous District & Depot Park
5:30 pm -
10th Annual Miracle League Ride
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce 10075 County Road 109, Bremen, AL 35033 -
Girls BBall
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
8:00 am -
Garden City Town Council Meeting →
Garden City Town Hall, 501 1st Ave S, Hanceville
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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🗞 Nearby News
Cullman
- Cullman Rotary recognized for ‘service above self' (cullmantimes.com)
- Rock the South 2026 postponed (themusicuniverse.com)
- Arrests and Incidents reported June 11, 2026 (cullmantribune.com)
Hanceville
- Roof fire occurs at Alabama rendering plant (wattagnet.com)
- Gober Funeral Chapel Archives (cullmantribune.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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