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Hello Pelham! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Pelham families can get blue envelopes for safer traffic stops
  • Which Pelham-area Halloween scares will you dare to try first?
  • Pelham homeowner says botched sewer repair left basement flooded and damaged

Also on today's calendar: Storytelling With Music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: High thin cloudiness, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Intervals of bright sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hoover police, Arc work to make traffic stops safer at blue ... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Shelby County families with special-needs drivers can now pick up blue envelopes and seatbelt straps at the Pelham driver's license office and The Arc of Shelby County's Pelham office. These tools quietly alert officers during traffic stops, supporting training efforts that help law enforcement interact more safely and confidently with people who have developmental or communication challenges.
   

• 9 spine-chilling Halloween events in Birmingham for 2026 (bhamnow.com) — Pelham thrill-seekers can dive into Halloween at Warehouse 31 on Lee Street, open nightly starting September 25 with a special 'Unchained 2026' blackout night on October 22. You can also tackle the Halloween Havoc Half Marathon at Oak Mountain State Park on October 24, alongside several other haunted houses, ghost tours, and spooky movie nights around the Birmingham area.
   

• RotoRooter Pelham, AL Chemed Corporation and its subsidiaries, Original repair to main sewer line incorrectly performed, resulted in further damages followed by shotty repairs to line and property... (ripoffreport.com) — A Pelham homeowner describes serious problems after hiring the local Roto-Rooter branch to repair a sewer line, alleging improper work that caused basement flooding and a poorly backfilled trench. They say insurance has advised pursuing legal action and warn other Pelham residents to be cautious when choosing plumbing services for major repairs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can anyone recommend someone or a company that does appliance repair in Pelham.
    I believe my heating element has gone out on my dryer and need fixed as soon as possible. Thank you! (Nextdoor Helena Rd)
  • 🚧 PAVING UPDATE: MORE STREETS, SOONER!
    Our paving contractor will begin work Thursday, September 24, on the following streets: • Creekview Drive • Creekview Circle • Creekview Lane •… (Nextdoor )
  • Captain D's Seafood Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Pelham. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 959 in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoover

  • Hoover open houses September 26-27 (hooversun.com)
  • From barbecue to seafood, Alabama's food traditions tell a story of family and community (abc3340.com)
  • Church on the Bluff honors Pastor Tony Barber for 20 years of leadership (hooversun.com)

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Ok Pelham! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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