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Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dothan Leisure Services is hosting an adults-only Easter egg hunt today with prizes like AirPods, smartwatches, and cash (presented by Mitchell Automotive). WTVY
- ➤ Joe Newsome, a pastor at The Forge Chapel in Coffee Springs and director at the East Geneva Senior Center, was named March’s nominee for Silent Hero and supports the community by organizing food drives — teaming with other pastors to provide meals for families. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Alabama Community Theatre is launching summer theatre camps in Dothan for children ages 7—14 starting in June and July that include one-week camps and a three-week intensive covering every step from auditions to the final bow. The theatre will also offer a Thespian Society for middle and high school students to build leadership and artistic skills. Wiregrass Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Houston County ranked 6th in job creation for 2024 with 280 new jobs created by firms including Amazon, Inline Electric Supply Co. Inc., and Southern Roots Nut Co. following an expansion at Dothan Warehouse—details from the Alabama Department of Commerce report released Monday. Rickey Stokes News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, construction work at the busy intersection of Highway 84 and John D. Odom Road near Flowers Hospital begins with a lane shift to redirect traffic for upgrades that include new traffic signals and pedestrian walkways—officials warn drivers to expect delays while the project wraps up in the later half of 2025. WDHN
- ➤ Dothan city commissioners approved a resolution allowing police to review video from a school bus safety program that fines drivers $300 for not stopping—Commissioner Bradley Bedwell opposed the plan, arguing it hurts families even though the program generated over $1.25 million in fines in its first 21 months. The program, which resumed after legal concerns were resolved 14 months ago, is credited with reducing unsafe passing incidents on school buses. WTVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Kevin Chow, a surgeon at Southeast Health, is sharing warning signs of strokes and brain aneurysms such as strong headaches, blurred vision, nausea and loss of balance — he said that high blood pressure, heart disease, alcohol use and smoking plus a family history raise the risk. His talk will help residents know when to seek help — the effort is part of a health initiative to keep everyone safe. WDHN
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Big Creek Music Festival featuring Wyatt Flores
5:00 PM – 11:45 PM — Big Creek Amphitheater — Tickets available — Enjoy a musical night with Wyatt Flores at Big Creek Music Festival.
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DDST Tryouts
All Day — Westgate Competition Pool — Cost not specified — Test your skills at the DDST Tryouts for a chance to join the team.
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Karaoke Night at Hangar 38
7-9 p.m. — Hangar 38 Dothan — Grab your friends and enjoy a night of singing and good food.
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8th Annual Butterfly Fling
2-4 p.m. — Landmark Park — Prices Vary — Enjoy a live butterfly release and fun activities for kids while supporting a great cause.
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