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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at 1:45 p.m., local authorities responded to a distress call at Sadie's Flea Market on Hwy 231 South in Dothan when a K9 was found trapped inside a parked vehicle at 77°F — experts warn that temperatures inside cars can quickly rise to dangerous levels, and officials resolved the situation without harm. Wiregrass Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 1:31 p.m. today, emergency crews in Gordon responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident at 3941 North County Road 95—responders found one patient with a broken femur and other injuries while a 13-year-old passenger fled into the woods with extensive injuries. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ At approximately 1:31 p.m. on Saturday, Houston County emergency services responded to an overturned vehicle at 3941 North County Road 95 where a 21-year-old Hispanic male sustained a broken femur and a 14-year-old Hispanic juvenile fled into the woods but was later located and taken to Southeast Health as ALEA leads the investigation. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ A 5-year-old child was struck by an oncoming car Friday at 5:30 p.m. on Pike County 5516 near U.S. 231 south of Troy—airlifted to a local hospital for treatment—and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the crash. WDHN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chows Country Buffet will open soon at the former Ryan’s Steakhouse on 231 South after a banner was posted on the building, and the new restaurant will serve Southern favorites like fried catfish and mashed potatoes — alongside Asian dishes such as teriyaki chicken, lo mein, and egg rolls, building on its success in Tuscaloosa. Wiregrass Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In southeast Alabama, many convicted killers have waited years on death row with no execution dates scheduled—among them are inmates from Dothan and surrounding counties convicted of multiple murders. WTVY
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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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