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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A family-friendly scavenger hunt & auction fundraiser will take place April 18 at Folklore Brewery & Meadery to support Wiregrass Horse Rescue and Sanctuary. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a hunt across Dothan, and kids enjoy free meals and games during this community event. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Houston County Commission is set to vote next week on a school funding amendment — expected to adjust local education budgets. Officials plan a public meeting to discuss the measure. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan high school senior Alexis Saffold will compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix this May after inventing a machine to gauge the best backpack strap fit (the first 75-year qualifier from Wiregrass). WTVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Enterprise Rescue expanded its service to Kinston today + ensuring full 24/7 ground ambulance coverage across Coffee County from its Elba station. The nonprofit, now serving six counties, remains committed to local emergency care. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Alana Varney from Ozark Counseling Center explained the symptoms of seasonal depression and offered strategies to manage low moods during a News4 interview on Thursday, Mar. 19. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Troy women's basketball team made history with their first WBIT appearance on Thursday night when they faced No. 2 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. WTVY
- ➤ Fans cheered as the Trojans lost in their first round NCAA Tournament game on Mar. 19; the team now prepares to face Nebraska on Thursday at 11:40 a.m. WTVY
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Petals and Prosecco Garden Party
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — The Forum — Brunch ticket prices vary — Enjoy a delightful garden party with mimosas, a flower bar, and a silent auction supporting local children's charities.
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3rd Annual Spring Fling
2-8 p.m. — Solomon Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day filled with fun activities, food trucks, and community spirit while supporting child abuse prevention efforts.
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