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🌱 Why Harvest Church’s court fight with Methodist leaders isn’t over yet

Good day Dothan! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Harvest Church’s court fight with Methodist leaders isn’t over yet
  • Former Southeast Health surgeon now indicted in Florida manslaughter case
  • Why Dothan leaders are excited about the new Cheyenne II aircraft

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Spring Fling and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 86, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Feud involving Dothan megachurch and Methodist leaders appears headed back to court (wtvy.com) — A major legal battle over Harvest Church’s split from the United Methodist Church is moving into a new round, with denominational leaders preparing to appeal a Houston County judge’s ruling favoring the Dothan megachurch. The case centers on whether Harvest can leave without a financial penalty and who ultimately controls its Fortner Street property, an issue closely watched by many local congregations.
   

2. Surgeon accused of removing wrong organ from patient previously worked at Dothan hospital (wdhn.com) — A surgeon now facing manslaughter charges in Florida once treated patients at Southeast Health in Dothan, the hospital has confirmed. While the alleged fatal surgical error happened in 2024 at a Florida facility, the doctor held an Alabama license and worked in Dothan until 2020, raising understandable interest for local patients and families.
   

3. MV-75 Cheyenne II: Wiregrass, Fort Rucker welcomes next-generation aircraft (wdhn.com) — Dothan city leaders are publicly welcoming the Army’s new MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft to the Wiregrass, underscoring the region’s close ties to nearby Fort Rucker and Army aviation. The story explains the aircraft’s next-generation capabilities, the Native American-inspired name, and how Wiregrass communities like Dothan and Enterprise are already embracing its arrival.
   

4. Govs Set for Fourth ASUN Women's Championship in Dothan (letsgopeay.com) — Dothan Country Club will host the ASUN Women’s Golf Championship this Friday through Sunday, bringing Austin Peay and 11 other college teams to compete on the local course. Residents can watch rising collegiate golfers, including several standout freshmen, test their games over three days on Dothan’s par-72 layout.
   

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  • Our green parakeet just got out while cleaning her cage.
    If you see her and possibly able to catch her, please call and text 3347962207 or 3347968277. My little boy is devastated. We are on Boyce and she… (Nextdoor Chapelwood)
  • Looking for granddaughter that is going to have her 3rd child and needs to find a 3 or 4 bed 2bath home to rent in the Taylor, Rehobeth area somewhere around a thousand (1000$) dollar a month and a reasonable security deposit and/or 1st last month
    deposit! She is a working mom and her partner just got himself a new job so they can't afford much. Thank you and God Bless! (Nextdoor Burbank St)
  • Chilli's posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Dothan Chili's in Dothan. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Dothan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dothan here.

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-- 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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