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🌱 What we know after a 16-year-old Ozark boy died from shooting

Ozark, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Ozark! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know after a 16-year-old Ozark boy died from shooting
  • How an ex-NFL star is reshaping Carroll High football in Ozark

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ozark Teen, 16, Dies Following June 8 Shooting (wiregrassdailynews.com) — A 16-year-old boy has died after being shot June 8 near College Street and College Lane in Ozark, where police say a verbal dispute escalated into gunfire. A 23-year-old Ozark man was previously arrested for attempted murder, and investigators are now weighing additional charges as the case remains active.
   

• Where Are They Now: Steve McLendon (newyorkjets.com) — Former NFL defensive tackle Steve McLendon is back in Ozark, taking over as head football coach at his alma mater, Carroll High School. After 13 seasons in the league, he’s emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and “champion” habits on and off the field as he pours his experience into local players and reconnects with the community that raised him.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Midland City

  • Nine-year-old girl dies on birthday hours after crash; family in need of help laying her to rest (wdhn.com)

Enterprise

  • Adrienne Reid seeks speedy trial in daughter's presumed death case (wtvm.com)
  • Summer movies run cold as 'Euphoria' ends wild ride (dothaneagle.com)
  • Birmingham NBC affiliate WVTM pulls 'Stolen Valor' attack ad on Moore… (1819news.com)

Ok Ozark! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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