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🌱 When can Enterprise veterans finally move back into Adkins Home?
What's up Enterprise! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When can Enterprise veterans finally move back into Adkins Home?
- What investigators uncovered in a disturbing Enterprise child exploitation case.
- Why Enterprise leaders are excited about the Army’s new Cheyenne II aircraft.
Also on today's calendar: Enterprise Pop Tab Party and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
- Sunday: Cooler; windy in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Restoration of fire-damaged state veterans home still on track, Alabama VA says (wsfa.com) — Enterprise’s Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home is still on schedule to reopen this fall after last year’s major fire, with most of the $50–60 million restoration nearly complete. Crews have finished big milestones like roof, power, and HVAC replacement and are now focused on interior work so evacuated residents can return from Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
2. Enterprise man found guilty of child exploitation (dothaneagle.com) — An Enterprise resident has been convicted in a serious child exploitation case, underscoring ongoing concerns about online safety and law enforcement vigilance in the Wiregrass. While details are limited in this version of the story, the conviction involves digital evidence and a multi-agency investigation that local families should be aware of.
3. MV-75 Cheyenne II: Wiregrass, Fort Rucker welcomes next-generation aircraft (wdhn.com) — Enterprise’s mayor and city leaders joined Fort Rucker officials as the Army unveiled its next-generation MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft, reinforcing the Wiregrass as the home of Army aviation. Their participation signals Enterprise’s interest in how this new technology could shape training, jobs, and future military activity around the city.
4. Alabama man convicted of attempting to exploit minor in Panama City Beach sting (wjhg.com) — A 26-year-old man from Enterprise has been convicted in federal court after traveling to Panama City Beach to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old, who was actually an undercover investigator. Authorities say he sent explicit images before the trip, and he now faces at least 10 years in prison, with sentencing set for June 25.
📸 Around Enterprise
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Kindle Case Class
5 Points of Interest, 119 N Main St, Enterprise
5:30 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Enterprise Pop Tab Party
McDonald's , 652 Boll Weevil Cir No , Enterprise
11:00 am -
Spring Fling
Enterprise High Enterprise, AL 36330
4:00 pm -
Rucker Rhythms Spring Fling Bates Stadium
Bates Stadium Enterprise, AL 36330
4:30 pm -
Brookwood Beats Spring Musical
BES
5:30 pm -
Decopauge Planter/Vase Class
5 Points of Interest , 119 N Main St , Enterprise
5:30 pm -
Dr.s Seuss' Cat in the Hat, Live on Stage!
Jimmy H. Baker Center for the Arts , 600 Plaza Dr , Enterprise
12:30 pm -
Cat In The Hat
Jimmy H. Baker Center for the Arts , 600 Plaza Dr , Enterprise
12:30 pm
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Tuesday April 28
Friday May 1
Sunday May 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spring Fling
Enterprise High Enterprise, AL 36330
4:00 pm -
Rucker Rhythms Spring Fling Bates Stadium
Bates Stadium Enterprise, AL 36330
4:30 pm -
Charm Bar Party!
5 Points of Interest , 119 N Main St , Enterprise
5:30 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Getting the full series of MMR vaccines protects you!
If you have all your MMR shots, you have a 97% chance of not getting measles. If you're not sure about your MMR vaccination status, talk to your… (Nextdoor ) - The DEA holds two National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each year.
Find out how to properly dispose of your old or unused prescription medicines and why it is important to do this by checking out our blog post:… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager, Petsense in Enterprise. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member (Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail) in Enterprise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Enterprise here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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