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Dothan, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Dothan! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Aniah’s Law means in the high-profile Gore case
- How much money will Future Masters golfers bring into Dothan this month?
- How much could your Dothan trash bill jump next year?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Judge Denies Bond for Phillip Gore Under Aniah's Law (wiregrassdailynews.com) — A Houston County judge in Dothan has ordered that Phillip Gore remain jailed without bond under Aniah’s Law, following charges tied to a deadly April house fire in Kinsey. The ruling means Gore will stay in the county jail as the murder, arson, and assault case continues moving through the local court system. 
• Future Masters tournament expected to swing in over half a million dollars into the Circle City (wdhn.com) — Dothan is gearing up to host nearly 500 young golfers and their families for the 77th Press Thornton Future Masters Tournament, expected to pump well over half a million dollars into local businesses. Visitors from 39 states and 10 countries will fill hotels, restaurants, and gas stations June 20–27, while tourism leaders hope they also explore Dothan’s parks and revitalized downtown.
• Dothan considers first trash fee increase since 2013 (wtvy.com) — Dothan officials are weighing a major increase to monthly trash pickup fees and a possible shift to every-other-week service, with curbside recycling potentially on the chopping block. City leaders say rising fuel, labor, and equipment costs are draining millions from the general fund, while residents worry higher bills will hit working families hardest. You can share your thoughts at dothan.org before commissioners vote.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know the number to our HOA?
Someone is cutting my grass along my fence and they’re cutting it super short where it’s burning and it just started. I’m trying to find out who is… (Nextdoor Highlands South) - They have the best salads!
Their dressings are amazing! Pizzas are delish hot wings MY MY! Soo good they even have gluten free (Nextdoor Byrd Park)
- Alabama State Department of Education posted a job opening for Custodian II - Anticipated in Dothan. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for PT Backroom Freight Processor in Dothan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dothan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Midland City
- Nine-year-old girl dies on birthday hours after crash; family in need of help laying her to rest (wdhn.com)
Headland
- Elma Cummings (chattahoocheenews.com)
Ozark
- 109 Aventura Ct Unit 131, Ozark, AL 36360 (realtor.com)
- Where Are They Now: Steve McLendon (newyorkjets.com)
- Hawaii Mortgage Scammers Make FBI Most Wanted List (hawaiifreepress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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