🌱 How an Ashford man’s plea ties into a global murder case

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Ashford man's plea ties into a global murder case
• Ashford and Rehobeth communities remember longtime teacher Gracie Ann Grubbs

Also on today's calendar: Rylee Austin Band and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 70.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ashford man admits he attacked murder plot suspect, avoids jail (wtvy.com) — An Ashford man has admitted to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge tied to a 2024 altercation with Lindsay Shiver, avoiding jail through a suspended 12‑month sentence. The case connects Ashford residents to an internationally watched Bahamas murder‑plot prosecution, as Shiver now awaits trial abroad while living back in Alabama.
   

• Gracie Ann Grubbs (rickeystokesnews.com) — A beloved former Ashford schools teacher, Gracie Ann Grubbs, has passed away, leaving a lasting legacy with students in Ashford and Rehobeth. Family, friends, and former students can honor her life at a celebration service on Saturday, October 3, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
   

📸 Around Ashford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ashford

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• ABC - Ashford Book Club →
  Ashford Branch - Dothan Houston County Library System, 305 6th Ave, Ashford
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Rylee Austin Band →
  Ashford AL
  2:00 pm
• Rylee Austin Band at Broadway Bash →
  Broadway Bash, Ashford
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Let's Frost It! Piping Techniques Cake Decorating Class →
  Eastgate Park- The Lodge Building, 1949 Sanitary Dairy Road, Ashford
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Bell/Hazelwood Book Club →
  Main Library, 445 N Oates St., Dothan
  10:30 am
Friday October 2
• Houston County Tag Renewals →
  Westgate Branch, 535 Recreation Rd., Dothan
  9:00 am
• Fitness Friday →
  Westside Terrace Healthcare, 501 N Woodburn Dr, Dothan
  10:00 am
• First Friday Cruise In At The Crossing →
  Cottonwood AL
  5:00 pm
• Houston County Lions vs Highland Home High School →
  Houston County High School, 200 W Church St, Columbia
  7:00 pm
• Rehobeth Rebels vs Stanhope Elmore Mustangs →
  Rehobeth High School, 373 Malvern Rd, Dothan
  7:00 pm
• Central at Dothan →
  Dothan High School, 3209 Reeves St, Dothan
  8:00 pm
• Endless Motion →
  2017 East Burdeshaw Street, Dothan
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• National Women's Health and Fitness Day is September 30.
  Bring on the strength and power! It's all about fueling yourself to feel your best, especially when moving your body. Find fitness tips, answers to… (Nextdoor )
• Make your weekday breakfast or weekend brunch extra special with some added fruit!
  Add mashed banana, grated apple, or frozen berries to pancake batter for added flavor and nutrition. (Nextdoor )

• TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Dothan. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Dothan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dothan

• Henry Cho Bringing New Comedy Tour to Dothan (wiregrassdailynews.com)
• SpectraCare: 'Caring is our calling' (dothaneagle.com)
• Southeast Health Adds Heart Rhythm Specialist (wiregrassdailynews.com)

Abbeville

• 14130 State Highway 95 N, Abbeville, AL 36310 (zillow.com)
• Shirley Ann Martin (rickeystokesnews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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