SUMMARY: ANZ Thomas, a dedicated teacher with 14 years of experience, has spent the last eight years at Loncov Elementary in Mobile. She describes the school as a close-knit family, deeply supported by the community. Thomas focuses on enhancing reading proficiency among her third graders, aiming for success on the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program. Passionate about teaching since childhood, she feels destined for this role. Her commitment and positive impact on students earned her nominations for the Golden Apple award from colleagues, including her principal, who praises her as a great teacher and person. Congratulations to Thomas and Loncov Elementary!

Inez Thomas at Leinkauf Elementary School is this week‘s Golden Apple Award winner.

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SUMMARY: This weekend promises dry and sunny weather with afternoon temperatures in the mid-70s on Saturday, slightly warmer on Sunday. Mornings will be cool, with temperatures dropping to the 30s early next week, leading to a chilly atmosphere. Today, temperatures may reach close to 70°F, though many areas will likely remain in the upper 60s, with winds around 15 mph. Expect a colder morning on Wednesday, with highs in the 60s and some northern areas in the 50s. By Thursday, widespread frost is anticipated with morning temperatures in the mid-30s, marking the arrival of winter coat weather.

Areas of frost are possible in Alabama the next couple of mornings

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SUMMARY: Officials from Guntersville and Fort Payne Fire and Rescue are investigating damage to pickleball and tennis courts at Point Mallard Park in Decatur. Reports indicate that fireworks were shot at the new facilities on October 4th, between 9:30 and 10:30 PM. The park has filed damage reports with the Decatur police, highlighting that the floors in both the pickleball and tennis courts had recently been painted. Authorities are working to determine the responsible party for the vandalism.

Officials in Decatur are working to figure out who damaged the new pickleball and tennis courts earlier this month.

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