Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Attendees of Dothan's KOK Mardi Gras Parade can collect a unique souvenir from News4. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Police Department enhances security measures for the city's 11th Mardi Gras parade, including increased officer deployment and improved barriers, to ensure a safe celebration. WTVY
- ➤ Local radio stations are collaborating to raise funds for the 2025 Children's Miracle Network Radiothon, offering a special t-shirt with every $10 donation. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ W. Main Street in Dothan will have its westbound right lane closed from Pettus to Montana Street for storm drain and sidewalk installations from March 3 to March 7, with expected traffic delays. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ The Michael Miller Memorial Jam for Food event raised $11,000, providing over 95,000 meals to the Wiregrass Area Food Bank in honor of its late benefactor. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Peeler, a Wicksburg Elementary K-3 Special Education Resource Teacher, emphasizes the importance of building trusting relationships with her students. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Will Benny marks the beginning of his fourth year as Dothan's Police Chief, having led significant growth in the police force and advancements in officer training and department technology. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ State contractors are set to begin improvements on the intersection of Ross Clark Circle and US-231 South / S. Oates Street on March 3, 2025, aiming to enhance traffic flow and prepare for future widening projects. Rickey Stokes News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
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