🌱 Why a Priceville officer’s lawsuit tied to a Hartselle crash was tossed

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Priceville officer’s lawsuit tied to a Hartselle crash was tossed

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: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Federal judge dismisses Priceville officer's lawsuit, allows amendment (hartselleenquirer.com) — A Priceville police officer’s federal lawsuit was thrown out for now, but a judge is allowing him to refile a clearer complaint. The case stems partly from a high-speed pursuit that entered downtown Hartselle and ended in a deadly crash involving local teens, raising ongoing questions about police conduct and accountability.
   

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Tuesday August 11

• City Council Meeting →
  Hartselle, AL Calendar, 611 Chestnut Street NW, Hartselle
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• 2026 Hiring Event 08/6/2026 - The Chamber & Career Connect
  Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Ingalls Harbor Pavilion 802-A Wilson Street NW Decatur, AL 35601
  2:00 pm
• Calhoun Theatre presents, "Company" →
  Alabama Center for the Arts – Black Box Theatre, 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
  7:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Meet the Broncos
  Holly Pond Elementary School Cullman, AL 35057
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Glow Stick Foam Party - 80s Theme →
  JG's Campen Life RV Campground, 2060 Co Rd 438, Cullman
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones Office of Tore Haavik & Brent Gosnell
  Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce 816 Bank St NE Decatur, AL 35601
  11:00 am
• Monthly Board Meeting
  Decatur City Schools Board of Education, 212 4th Ave SE, Decatur
  4:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• 2026 Partners-In-Education Breakfast & Work Session - Not Open to the Public
  Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce DoubleTree by Hilton Riverfront Decatur 1101 6th Ave NE Decatur, AL 35601
  7:30 am

Friday August 14

• 2026 Commodore Meeting 08/14/2026
  Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce 515 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
  11:30 am
• Garden 2 Pantry: Salsa Soiree →
  North Alabama Agriplex - John T. Williamson Heritage Center, 1714 Tallyho St SW, Cullman
  1:00 pm
• Ricky Skaggs →
  The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts, 112 2nd Ave NE, Decatur
  7:00 pm
• Lucie Tiger →
  Puckett's Restaurant, 6076 AL-157, Cullman
  7:30 pm

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• August 1 through 7 is National WIC Breastfeeding Week.
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🗞 Nearby News

Priceville

• Federal judge dismisses Priceville officer's wrongful termination lawsuit (whnt.com)

Decatur

• Decatur city council approves second one-year term for police department consultant (whnt.com)
• 9 Alabama Areas Where Cottonmouth Sightings Are Most Common This Summer (takingthekids.com)
• Alabamians to vote on four statewide constitutional amendments in November (alabamareflector.com)

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