Hello Hartford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Hartford officers safely handled Thursday’s surprise black bear visitor
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Black bear safely relocated after hours-long operation in Hartford (wtvy.com) — Hartford police say the black bear that had residents on alert Thursday has been safely captured near Sixth Avenue and Lily Street and relocated back to the woods. Multiple local agencies worked together to keep people safe, and officers are reminding everyone to secure trash and pet food and to call Hartford Police immediately if another bear is spotted in town.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday June 13
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Pints & Paints at Folklore brewing Dothan →
Folklore Brewing & Meadery, 153 Mary Lou Ln, Dothan
6:00 pm
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Jordan Stanley →
Dothan Opera House, 115 N St Andrews St, Dothan
6:30 pm
Monday June 15
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Farmers-to-Buyers Mixers →
Volunteer Building _Peanut Festival, 5622 US-231, Dothan
9:00 am
Tuesday June 16
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City Commission Meeting →
Dothan City Civic Center, 126 N St Andrews St #214, Dothan
10:00 am
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The Runarounds →
The Plant, 308 N St Andrews St, Dothan
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Live HealthSmart Alabama – Pop-Up Dothan →
Saliba Center, 301 W Lafayette St, Dothan
12:00 pm
Friday June 19
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Juneteenth Holiday
Houston County
Dothan, AL 36301
Saturday June 20
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K-PopFestKon - Dothan, Alabama →
Dothan Opera House, 115 N St Andrews St, Dothan
10:00 am
Thursday June 25
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LoveSong - A Tribute to The Cure →
Dothan Opera House, 115 N St Andrews St, Dothan
7:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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2026 RED, WHITE & BOOM! Rehobeth, AL →
Rehobeth High School, 373 Malvern Rd, Dothan
2:00 pm
Saturday July 11
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Wiregrass Sport & Trade Card Show →
Dothan City Civic Center, 126 N St Andrews St #214, Dothan
10:00 am
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Zaxby’s Mother Son Dance →
Williams Way AGP, 11179 Co Rd 1, Enterprise
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Hartford. Apply here.
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Diversicare posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant CNA STNA in Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hartford here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Enterprise
- Adrienne Reid seeks speedy trial in daughter's presumed death case (wtvm.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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