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Dothan, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Dothan! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Dothan leader is influencing Alabama’s classroom screen-time limits.
  • Which Dothan-area businesses are up for a big state award?
  • What convinced the judge to reject accident claims in this Dothan murder?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 70.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Houston County superintendent among those helping shape Alabama screen-time rules (wsfa.com) — Houston County Schools Superintendent Brandy White, based in Dothan, is helping craft Alabama’s new classroom screen-time guidelines as part of Governor Kay Ivey’s commission. The group is weighing how much device use truly supports learning, aiming to curb “babysitter” screen time without overcorrecting and harming classes that rely on technology, with final recommendations due to the governor in December.
   

• Wiregrass small businesses nominated for 2026 Alabama Small Business Award (wdhn.com) — Dothan-area businesses are getting statewide recognition, with Toyota of Dothan and W Jones Photography among Wiregrass finalists for the 2026 Alabama Small Business Award. The honors spotlight local companies’ community involvement and business success, with winners to be announced at a November meeting in Birmingham, giving Dothan residents extra reason to cheer on hometown nominees.
   

• Judge rejects defense, finds former Marine guilty of Dothan murder (wtvy.com) — A Dale County judge has found former Marine Dustin Rigsbee guilty of murdering his partner in the Dale County portion of Dothan, rejecting claims the rifle fired accidentally. The 2025 shooting led to a tense standoff after Rigsbee fled with the couple’s five children to Coffee County. He now awaits a November sentencing that will determine his prison term.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who is missing this sweet girl.
    Just a pup, no collar. Wants to go in the house, used to other dogs (Nextdoor Spring Valley Acres)
  • Lunch Restaurant - What local restaurants offer a great lunch menu with discounted meals?
    My wife and I enjoy going out for a late lunch so we can skip a heavy late meal. We like the Olive Garden; there must be others! (Nextdoor The Woodlands)
  • Alabama State Department of Education posted a job opening for Local School Bookkeeper in Dothan. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Dothan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dothan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ozark

Enterprise

  • ‘Every life has value': City of Enterprise recognizes Suicide Prevention Month (wdhn.com)
  • Enterprise teen's mission to give back takes him across Alabama (mynbc15.com)
  • Enterprise Police Announce Arrest in Mall Shooting (wiregrassdailynews.com)

Ok Dothan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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