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Hey there, Dothan! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dothan police say they uncovered a months-long trafficking operation
  • How Dothan families coping with homicide loss can face the holidays
  • Which Northside Methodist stars just punched their tickets to college sports?

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  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Three men arrested after police discover human trafficking ring in Dothan (wdhn.com) — Dothan police say three men have been arrested after a two‑month investigation into an alleged human trafficking operation involving adult women at local hotels, and they’re now being held without bond in Houston County Jail. Additional charges include chemical endangerment of a child and rape, and investigators warn more arrests are possible as they continue pursuing trafficking leads in the Dothan area.
   

2. Holidays bring unique challenges for families grieving homicide victims (wtvy.com) — In Dothan, a local mother is sharing how she copes with the holidays after her mom’s homicide, offering hard-earned advice to others facing similar grief. A counselor at Wiregrass Angel House explains why homicide loss is uniquely painful and suggests practical ways families can honor loved ones, support each other, and create a new kind of holiday normal.
   

3. Two Northside Methodist Knights sign letters of intent (wdhn.com) — Two standout Northside Methodist athletes in Dothan just signed letters of intent to continue their sports careers in college, marking big milestones for the Knights program. Flag football star Sydney Freeman heads to Lurleen B. Wallace, while first‑year track phenom Sydney Warren will compete for Huntingdon after a breakout heptathlon season.
   

4. Dothan men save elderly couple from house fire (wdhn.com) — Two neighbors on Third Avenue in Dothan rushed to pull an elderly couple from their burning home after a discarded cigarette sparked a fire, likely saving their lives. Firefighters contained the blaze, but the family’s dog and cat died and the home suffered damage. The homeowner plans to stay in a backyard camper while repairs are made.
   

5. AI Is About to Transform Nuclear Energy, and the United States Isn't Ready (nationalinterest.org) — Dothan gets a brief spotlight as the author references visiting the Farley Nuclear Power Plant while explaining how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping nuclear energy. The piece warns that U.S. regulations, cybersecurity rules, and export controls are lagging far behind AI-driven reactor design and operation, potentially affecting safety, national security, and global competitiveness.
   

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