Good morning, Dothan.

Workers went door-to-door for victims after a suspected tornado devastated parts of Dothan, damaging homes and businesses along Cottonwood Road, injuring five students at Dothan Preparatory Academy, and displacing residents near Wiregrass Recreation Center.

A severe storm and possible tornado hit downtown Dothan Monday afternoon and damaged Dothan Prep Academy—where five students were injured—while nearby businesses, trees and power lines were also harmed.

A former marine from Dothan (Dustin Rigsbee) was indicted on March 25 by a Dale County grand jury for shooting his girlfriend, Harleigh Dills, in the face with an AR-15 at the Summer Chase trailer park on Mance Newton Road in late January.

Southeast Alabama Community Theatre received a $56,300 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to fund a design contract with (Gosselin Architecture) for a new facility at 251 S.

Foster Street in downtown Dothan. The design will include an education space and a 200-seat rehearsal hall, and the theatre expects to activate the space by summer 2027.

Two suspected tornadoes touched down in the Wiregrass on Monday afternoon — one landed in Midland City and caused wind damage to trees, power lines and a shed near County Road 59.

The other hit downtown Dothan — it severely damaged Dothan Preparatory Academy and injured five students, with two taken to a local hospital.

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.

DDST Tryouts

All Day — Westgate Competition Pool — Cost not specified — Test your skills at the DDST Tryouts for a chance to join the team.

Karaoke Night at Hangar 38

7-9 p.m. — Hangar 38 Dothan — Grab your friends and enjoy a night of singing and good food.

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.