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- After District 85 defeat, Kirkland reflects on where he fell short
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ā¢ āSometimes you win, sometimes you learn:' Former city commissioner loses close race in District 85 (wdhn.com) ā Rep. Rick Rehm defeated former Dothan commissioner Aristotle Kirkland in Alabama House District 85, receiving about 7,500 votes to Kirklandās 6,100. Kirkland, who discussed Kinsey among the communities he learned about during the campaign, said stronger outreach in Henry County could have helped and remains undecided about his political future. 
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- Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke bring acoustic tour to Dothan (wdhn.com)
- Dothan city official gives update on City Hall progress, addresses concerns (wdhn.com)
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