🌱 Why Magnolia Springs still moves at a river’s unhurried pace

What's up Magnolia Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Magnolia Springs still moves at a river’s unhurried pace

Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• The Alabama Community Tucked Away Where Life Still Moves Slowly (myfamilytravels.com) — Life in Magnolia Springs is portrayed as intentionally slow, with oak-lined streets, riverfront routines, and even mail still delivered by boat along the Magnolia River. The piece guides you through familiar spots like Magnolia Avenue, Oak Street, and the community church, emphasizing how geography, tradition, and neighborly rhythms keep the town’s quiet character intact.
   

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📸 Around Magnolia Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Magnolia Springs

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Tuesday April 28

• Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW
  Brandon Styles Theater , OWA , Foley
  7:00 pm

Wednesday April 29

• Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
  Scuttlebutt Pub , 19812 Underwood Rd , Foley
  9:00 am

Saturday May 2

• Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW
  Brandon Styles Theater , OWA , Foley
  7:00 pm

Wednesday May 6

• Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
  Scuttlebutt Pub , 19812 Underwood Rd , Foley
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday April 27

• City Council Meeting
  Gulf Shores, AL Calendar , 1905 W 1st St , Gulf Shores
  4:00 pm

Tuesday April 28

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Gulf Shores, AL Calendar Gulf Shores, AL 36547
  4:00 pm

Wednesday April 29

• GSCS: Special Olympics Send Off (Public Event) See Route On Flyer A
  GULF SHORES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT , E 15th Street , Gulf Shores
  8:30 am
• Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
  South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce , 19812 Underwood Rd , Foley
  9:00 am

Thursday April 30

• Gulf Coast Balloon Festival, Foley, AL 2026 — Disc Connected K9's
  Foley Sports Complex , 998 W Section Ave , Foley
  12:00 pm

Friday May 1

• NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship - All Session Pass
  Gulf Shores Public Beach , 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy , Gulf Shores
  11:59 pm

Saturday May 2

• Grayson Capps
  The Sloop , 103 W Canal Dr , Gulf Shores
  7:00 pm

Monday May 4

• Council Work Session
  Gulf Shores, AL Calendar , 1905 W 1st St , Gulf Shores
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Foley. Apply here.
• Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Foley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Magnolia Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Foley

• Foley Main Street to host AI workshop for small businesses (gulfcoastmedia.com)
• 12 Bookstores In The South Worth Traveling For, According To Our Editors (southernliving.com)
• City Works To Reduce Sign Clutter At Busy Downtown Crossing (obawebsite.com)

Gulf Shores

• Gulf Shores Justice Center update: when can police, courts move in? (fox10tv.com)

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Ok Magnolia Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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