🌱 How Wicksburg’s young Panthers plan to punch above their weight this fall

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• How Wicksburg’s young Panthers plan to punch above their weight this fall

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Wiregrass Two-A-Days 2026: Wicksburg leans on intelligence, grit as young roster prepares for season (wtvy.com) — High school football fans in and around Newton can look ahead to a young but confident Wicksburg Panthers squad preparing for the 2026 season right in their backyard. Head coach Josh Cox is leaning on an unusually smart, tight-knit roster to overcome limited depth, with key returners like quarterback-linebacker John Carter and leading tackler J.P. Jones anchoring both sides of the ball. The team’s fall schedule is set, with several big region matchups looming.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• First Day of School
  Enterprise City Enterprise, AL 36330
  8:00 am

Saturday August 8

• ARPA State Archery Tournament →
  Dothan, AL Calendar, 2049 Sanitary Dairy Rd, Dothan

Monday August 10

• Student's First Day
  Houston County Dothan, AL 36301
• First Nine Weeks Starts
  Houston County Dothan, AL 36301

Wednesday August 12

• Beauty Shop →
  Westside Terrace Healthcare, 501 N Woodburn Dr, Dothan
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Historic Preservation Committee Meeting →
  Dothan, AL Calendar, 126 N. Saint Andrews Street Commission Chambers Room 203, Dothan
  4:00 pm
• Board Meeting
  Henry County BOE Boardroom, 300 N. Trawick St., Abbeville AL 363
  5:00 pm
• EHS City Wide Pep Rally
  Enterprise High Wildcat Stadium
  6:00 pm

Friday August 14

• School Pictures
  Enterprise High Enterprise, AL 36330
  7:45 am

Saturday August 15

• S.T.R.E.A.M Lessons on Bouyancy →
  Dothan, AL Calendar, 501 Recreation Rd, Dothan
  9:30 am
• South Alabama Pro Rodeo Classic →
  South AL Pro Rodeo Classic, 201 AL-123, Ozark
  7:30 pm

Saturday August 22

• ROCK OUT CANCER →
  The Plant, 308 N St Andrews St, Dothan
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• August 1 through 7 is National WIC Breastfeeding Week.
  Breastfeeding is important because human milk helps babies grow strong and healthy. ADPH and the WIC Program want to support families in their… (Nextdoor )
• School is starting soon!
  Remember, it is important to wash your hands the right way and at the right times. Wash your hands after you pet a dog, play outside, or cover a… (Nextdoor )

• Sonic posted a job opening for Team/Crew Member in Ozark. Apply here.
• Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Ozark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Dothan

• Hottest Augusts in Alabama since 1895 (dothaneagle.com)
• Dale County Coroner's Office introduces cremation policy (wdhn.com)
• Three arrested for alleged copper wire theft from South Alabama Electric (dothaneagle.com)

Headland

• Dothan's vape tax generates more than $93,000 in first eight months (wtvy.com)
• Dothan commissioners weigh first trash fee increase in over 10 years (wdhn.com)
• Back to School: What to know regarding the Dothan City School bus system (wdhn.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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