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🌱 Jackson community remembers the life of Mary Dykes Reaves
Jackson, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Jackson! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
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- Jackson community remembers the life of Mary Dykes Reaves
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mary Dykes Reaves (southalabamian.com) — Jackson residents are mourning longtime community member Mary Dykes Reaves, whose funeral was held June 5 at Lathan Funeral Home and Trinity Memorial Gardens in Jackson. A devoted member of Jackson Church of Christ and former assistant librarian at White Smith Memorial Library, she was remembered for her love of reading, gardening, and the warm, welcoming home she created for family and friends. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Crafting with Nature at Bucks Pocket State Park →
Buck's Pocket State Park, 393 Co Rd 174, Grove Oak
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Open Play @ Saraland Civic Center - Sunday, June 14th, 2pm-4pm →
Saraland Civic Center, 716 Mae St, Saraland
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LIBRARIAN'S SPECIAL: SARALAND POLICE DEPARTMENT →
Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
10:00 am -
Excel: Crash Course! →
Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover
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SINGO @ Struts of Oxford →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
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Introduction to Excel - Part 2 →
Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham
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Echo Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve →
Weaver Cave Preserve, 1000 Cave Rd, Anniston
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8th Annual Cigars And Sundress Day Party "The Reunion" →
Cane Creek Golf Course, 66 Galloway Gate Rd, Anniston
5:00 pm -
8th Annual Cigars and Sundresses →
Cane Creek Golf Course, 66 Galloway Gate Rd, Anniston
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Anniston Heritage Festival →
Zinn Park, 101 W 14th St, Anniston
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JOHANNES QUILITZ: INTERACTIVE DRUM CIRCLES →
Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
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LIVE TRIVIA @ Struts of Oxford →
Struts of Oxford, 88 Ali Wy, Oxford
7:00 pm
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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