Jed Kennedy Resigns as Dothan City Schools Head Football Coach; Jimmie Tyson Appointed Interim
Jed Kennedy has resigned as the head varsity football coach for Dothan City Schools, effective immediately. Assistant coach Jimmie Tyson has been appointed as the interim head coach to lead the team for the rest of the season.
Montgomery Selma, AL, September 25, 2026 —
Jed Kennedy has resigned from his position as the head varsity football coach for Dothan City Schools. The resignation is effective immediately, according to an announcement from the school district.
Following Kennedy’s departure, Jimmie Tyson, who previously served as an assistant coach, has been named the interim head coach. Tyson is expected to lead the varsity football team for the remainder of the current season.
The specific reasons for Jed Kennedy’s resignation were not immediately provided. Dothan City Schools has not released further details regarding the transition.
Jimmie Tyson’s appointment as interim head coach signifies a continuity in leadership for the team as it navigates the remainder of its schedule. Further announcements regarding a permanent head coach are anticipated by the school district at a later date.
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