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šŸŒ± How a Hall of Fame bookkeeper ended up at Talladega County jail

Morning Talladega! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Hall of Fame bookkeeper ended up at Talladega County jail
  • How race week crowds are transforming Talladegaā€™s small business bottom lines
  • Which jazz classics will light up the Ritz Theater on May 4?

Also on today's calendar: Golden Bear Relays and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. AG Marshall announces indictment of former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame bookkeeper (thecoosacountynews.com) ā€” State officials say a former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame bookkeeper from Munford has been indicted, accused of using her position to divert more than $159,000, and she surrendered at the Talladega County Sheriffā€™s Office. Prosecutors stress the charges are only accusations, and the defendant remains presumed innocent while the investigation continues.
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2. Amazing America 250: Talladega Superspeedway Buzz Brings Business from Around the Nation (abc3340.com) ā€” Race week at Talladega Superspeedway is pouring huge crowds and dollars into local restaurants and small businesses, with many relying on this surge to stay afloat. Rickā€™s Crossroads Grille is gearing up for its massive April 18 crawfish festival, boiling hundreds of pounds of Louisiana seafood as fans arrive early and pack dining rooms across Talladega.
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3. Jazz band sets spring concert (tncontentexchange.com) ā€” A local favorite, the Heritage Hall Jazz Band will bring classic jazz standards to the Ritz Theater in Talladega on Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m., with $12 tickets available at the door or from band members. The community ensemble, originally inspired by the late artist-in-residence Tommy Moorehead, features a full horn section and rhythm section playing beloved tunes like ā€œCry Me A Riverā€ and ā€œSentimental Journey.ā€
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4. Childersburg Fire & Rescue uses pre-hospital blood transfusion for the first time, expanding care (wvtm13.com) ā€” Childersburg Fire & Rescue just used its new pre-hospital blood transfusion program to help save a gunshot victim from Fayetteville in Talladega County, highlighting a major upgrade for local trauma care. With long drives to Birmingham hospitals and heavy traffic on Highway 280, this rare capabilityā€”available in only about 3% of U.S. departmentsā€”could significantly improve survival chances for Talladega-area residents.
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5. From Fayetteville to Missouri, the Roland Brothers Continue Competing Side by Side (sylacauganews.com) ā€” Two brothers from Fayetteville in Talladega County are turning heads after trading high school baseball for college rodeo in Missouri, where they still compete side by side. Their story highlights small-town roots, long hours of training, and strong family support as they chase bigger rodeo goals while encouraging younger Talladega County athletes to work hard and stay disciplined.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Getting the full series of MMR vaccines protects you!
    If you have all your MMR shots, you have a 97% chance of not getting measles. If you're not sure about your MMR vaccination status, talk to yourā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • The DEA holds two National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each year.
    Find out how to properly dispose of your old or unused prescription medicines and why it is important to do this by checking out our blog post:ā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Full Time in Talladega. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Talladega. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Talladega here.

Ok Talladega! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Talladega

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