Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Phenix City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How far does $300,000 really stretch in Phenix City housing?

Phenix City, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Phenix City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Phenix City PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

  • How far does $300,000 really stretch in Phenix City housing?
  • Why Phenix City matters in Columbus’ latest housing construction boom
  • Central’s flag football team just cracked the national top 10

Also on today's calendar: Downtown Redevelopment Authority Meeting and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Phenix City Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Phenix City Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Phenix City. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Record-breaking heat, with a high of 92 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Record-breaking temperatures, temps: high: 91, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What $300,000 Buys You in Columbus, Phenix City and Harris County (columbustimes.com) — If you’re shopping for a $300,000 home, this breakdown shows exactly what that budget can buy you in Phenix City compared with Columbus and nearby Harris County. It walks through real recent listings, space and yard trade-offs, and how taxes, insurance, and maintenance can change the true monthly cost of owning in each community.
   

• Why Are So Many New Homes Being Built Around Columbus? Follow the Development (columbustimes.com) — New home construction around Columbus is reshaping the regional housing market, and Phenix City is a key part of that picture across the river. The piece explains why so many subdivisions are appearing, how Fort Benning and local jobs drive demand, and what residents should watch in planning records to gauge affordability, infrastructure strain, and growth in nearby Alabama communities.
   

• High school flag football rankings: Prospect, Oswego East enter MaxPreps Top 25 after Illinois state playoff upsets (newsbreak.com) — Central High’s flag football team from Phenix City has climbed to No. 10 in the latest MaxPreps national Top 25, putting a local program among the country’s elite. The rankings recap big playoff upsets in Illinois, upcoming state tournaments in Kansas and Colorado, and another title run in Alaska while spotlighting Central’s strong 11-2 season.
   

📸 Around Phenix City

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Phenix City

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Phenix City Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday October 13
  • JH Football v. Dadeville
    Beulah High School Smiths, AL 36877
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 14
  • X Country-East AL 3K Championship @ Auburn
    Beulah High School Smiths, AL 36877
    4:30 pm

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

🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Shelia Edwards' Commitment to Community Service
    My commitment to community service did not begin yesterday. It began when I was a child growing up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. As one of... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If anyone knows GARY L.
    FREEMAN, please have him message me. I have an item he dropped/lost and would like to return it to him. Thanks. (Nextdoor Stafford Woods)
  • Happy Sunday!!
    My one room mini split quit working on Friday. Looked like it turned off, but couldn’t get it to start. Checked my breaker and it was tripped. Tried… (Nextdoor Glover Lakes)
  • Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers posted a job opening for Part-Time Cashier in Phenix City. Apply here.
  • Tacala, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Phenix City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phenix City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smiths Station

  • Through the lens: Central-Phenix City football routs Smiths Station in the Backyard Brawl (oanow.com)

Opelika

Ok Phenix City! 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: "What do you call cheese that isn't yours?" — Nacho cheese! (Thank you Lorille C. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ Get My Business Found

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Phenix City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Phenix City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.