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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CASA explained its mission to help children in need during a discussion held on Mar. 23 featuring new Executive Director Angela Underwood & outlined the organization’s plans to expand its support services. WTVY
- ➤ Mary Julia Lee Chrysalis Home for Girls in Dothan has served as a safe haven for girls in the Wiregrass for nearly four decades + Kristyn Etheredge and Kristien Pierce explained its lasting role in the community. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan DISH customers can call 8772KEEPUS to help return local channels WTVY and WRGX to the lineup after a dispute removed them, while alternative providers and the local app offer access to shows. WTVY
- ➤ Saint Matthias Anglican Church held a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday for its new building, completed in 2023 after 40 years of service in Dothan. The event marked a long-awaited milestone and brings dedicated space for worship + community fellowship. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dothan Houston County Library System invites writers to join a National Poetry Month contest open from March 1 to April 1 on its online form (each entry may include up to three poems with a maximum of 40 lines) and will honor winners at a community poetry reading night. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Meteorologist Ryan Dugger revisited five notable farms in a special edition of Proud to be a Farmer to highlight unique practices, booming businesses, and lasting lessons that show how local farming keeps communities fed (a nod to our region’s proud agricultural history). WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama families must apply or renew for the CHOOSE Act school choice program for the 2026-27 school year by midnight March 31 as Governor Kay Ivey urged action. Approved applicants will be notified in April while funding starts in July. Wiregrass Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The advisory council confirmed via email the emergency suspension of Beacon of Hope owner and board-certified behavior analyst (Shelby DiPilla) amid an ongoing investigation. WTVY
- ➤ County commissioners are reviewing a contract that would let the National Peanut Festival assume operations at the Houston County Farm Center. Officials say the review is ongoing and further details (including next steps) will be announced soon. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Regional Airport reported no disruptions today despite TSA officers working without pay since Valentine's Day + Congress debates DHS funding. Airport officials say operations remain normal and further updates will be provided as discussions continue. WTVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Cochran Firm Dothan will host a blood drive on Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2999 Ross Clark Circle, partnering with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to honor longtime employee Jarrett with a pet-friendly event that features two donation buses, local vendors, and special merchandise for donors. Wiregrass Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Aplin Farms is open for strawberry picking today after recent cold weather delayed growth; John Aplin (the owner) said locals can now enjoy fresh strawberries as the season begins. WTVY
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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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