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In today's newsletter:

  • What changes could Dothan students see if this plan passes?
  • Will Dothan United keep its title-winning coach for 2026?
  • How a Brown University tragedy is being felt across Alabama

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight - Christmas Special Featuring The Nutcracker and More and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dothan City Schools board to vote on superintendent's district plan (wtvy.com) — Dothan families could soon see major changes in city schools as the Dothan City Schools board votes tonight on Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew’s long-term district plan. His proposal zeroes in on literacy, math support, classroom resources, staffing, and student behavior, with changes expected to roll out by summer 2027 if approved.
   

2. Dothan United's Reynolds named associate HC at Liberty University (wtvy.com) — Dothan United head coach Carl Reynolds is stepping up to become associate head coach for Liberty University’s men’s soccer program, while both he and the club still hope he can return to lead the Dragons in 2026. His tenure has brought national tournament play and a Southern Conference title to the Circle City, putting Dothan soccer firmly on the map.
   

3. VP Vance says Alabama girl killed in Brown University shooting was among ‘bright young stars' (wdhn.com) — From Dothan, Alabamians are mourning after Vice President JD Vance and other leaders honored Ella Cook, a Mountain Brook native killed in a weekend shooting at Brown University. Cook, a student leader with College Republicans, was studying for an exam when gunfire erupted, killing her and another student and injuring nine others as officials and friends share condolences.
   

4. DSI Security CEO elected ASIS International president (wtvy.com) — A Dothan-based business leader is stepping onto the global security stage as DSI Security Services CEO Eddie Sorrells has been elected president of ASIS International, the world’s largest security management association. Starting January 1, 2026, he’ll help guide industry standards, education, and innovation worldwide, bringing national attention back to his hometown company and its decades of experience.
   

5. Former mayor, businessman cheers up rehab patients for Christmas (wdhn.com) — Former Dothan mayor and businessman Mike Schmitz spent Monday playing “Santa” at Encompass Health in Dothan, handing out more than 60 Christmas baskets to rehab patients. He’s been visiting the center for about a decade, focusing especially on seniors without nearby family to remind them they’re loved and not forgotten during the holidays.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please remember to put all pets inside tonight.
    No matter if they love to wander or not, it's going to be too cold for them to be outside. The wind chills are going to be below 20 degrees. If you… (Nextdoor Chapelwood)
  • The Holidays are around the corner and it has been hard to find work.
    I was traveling as an electrician but it seems like no one's hiring until after the holidays. This has left me short on food and money. Like I said I… (Nextdoor South Park & Taylor Rd)
  • City of Dothan Alabama posted a job opening for Part Time Recreation Aide in Dothan. Apply here.
  • The Greenbrier Companies posted a job opening for Materials Coordinator in Dothan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dothan here.

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