🌱 How worried should Enterprise parents be about rising childhood flu cases?

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In today's newsletter:

• How worried should Enterprise parents be about rising childhood flu cases?
• What happened in Enterprise’s lopsided home loss to Fairhope Friday?

Also on today's calendar: The Butcher's Daughter.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
• Saturday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Respiratory illnesses in children on the rise during holiday season; doctors urge caution (wdhn.com) — Parents in Enterprise are seeing more kids come down with flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses, and a local pediatrician warns the worst is likely still ahead. Enterprise Pediatric Clinic reports cases have doubled in the past week and urges families to strengthen children’s immune systems with consistent sleep and flu shots to help prevent serious complications.
   

• Alabama high school basketball stars: Pelham overcomes slow start to dump Hoover (al.com) — Enterprise High’s girls basketball team took a tough 63-20 home loss to powerful Fairhope, where Fairhope’s Nylah Loukides posted a double-double. The game is part of a broader statewide roundup highlighting standout Alabama high school performances from Friday through Monday, including several other boys’ and girls’ teams across the state.
   

📸 Around Enterprise

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Enterprise

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• The Night Before Christmas Carol
  Jimmy H. Baker Center for the Arts, 600 Plaza Dr, Enterprise
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• The Butcher's Daughter
  208 N Main St , Enterprise
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Shadows of the 60s
  Jimmy H. Baker Center for the Arts , 600 Plaza Dr , Enterprise
  6:00 pm

📣 Enterprise Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Public Grad Ride #25
  Friends of Army Aviation , 189 Heritage Way , Ozark
  1:00 pm
• Dale County Warriors vs Wicksburg Panthers
  Dale County High School , 11740 Co Rd 59 , Midland City
  4:30 pm
• Chelcie Lynn
  Dothan Opera House , 115 N St Andrews St , Dothan
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Cookies with Santa
  Emma Knox Kenan Public Library , 312 S Commerce St , Geneva
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Magical Christmas with Noah and Heather Wells
  Jimmy H. Baker Center for the Arts , 600 Plaza Dr , Enterprise
  1:00 pm
• Pints & Paints at Folklore Brewing Dothan
  Folklore Brewing & Meadery , 153 Mary Lou Ln , Dothan
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Music with Mrs. Martha
  Westside Terrace Healthcare , 501 N Woodburn Dr , Dothan
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Commission Work Session
  Community Room , 1065 E McKinnon Street , New Brockton
  1:30 pm
• Elba Tigers vs Pleasant Home Eagles
  Elba High School , 371 Tiger Dr , Elba
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This beautiful guy has been coming around our house for about 3 weeks or so.
  We allowed him in a couple of cold nights but I would love to find his owner as I'm sure they must miss him. He's very affectionate and his obviously… (Nextdoor Gateway Estates)
• Father and Son Handyman Service did an outstanding job pressure washing our driveway, our house including the roof, plus the roofs on 3 other buildings.
  They worked all day to get the job done, and were neat and professional. They made sure the work was done to my satisfaction before leaving. They did… (Nextdoor Springdale)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Enterprise. Apply here.
• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361270-2) in Enterprise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Enterprise here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elba

• Young Flying Squadron continue basketball season (luvernejournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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