Good morning, Dothan.

Details shared by Susan Owens indicate that the upcoming Hounds Hunting with Heart Charity Hunt will benefit Vivian B.

Adams School in Ozark. Local community members can sign up + receive more details as the event nears.

Lilly Flowers from The Exchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention is hosting the Superhero 5K Run/Walk at Westgate this month.

The event will bring community members together to support child safety initiatives.

Mystic Du Mayhem is hosting a gun raffle to raise funds for Jenny Godwin, who was diagnosed with leukemia last week.

The event is planned to help cover her medical expenses & support her recovery.

Dothan's Mt. Moriah Farms, a family dairy goat operation with goat milk skincare products, was named Alabama Rural-Owned Small Business of the Year by the SBA.

The honor will be celebrated during National Small Business Week (May 3-9) as owner Mia Scott works to grow her business.

Holly Meyers with Art in Public Places said that downtown Dothan will host The Loop Arts Festival next week — a celebration featuring local art and live performances.

Meteorologist Zack Webster tested a popular Southeast weather folklore by reviewing data from past Easters and following weekends in town — his analysis comes as the forecast shows a drier day with occasional rains later this week.

News4 First Alert Weather Extra reported local meteorologists reviewed how recent rain eased drought concerns, tested Easter weather folklore, and recalled last year’s EF-1 tornado; they noted that Thursday was drier while rain chances continued through the weekend.

Chaplain Mark Pickett, who brought five years of experience from Florida corrections (focusing on faith, personal development, and reentry), now leads 15 programs at Houston County Jail with 81 volunteers to offer inmates support and guidance.

Fort Rucker will hold a dedication ceremony on Thursday, Apr.

9 at 1:30 p.m. at Building 5700 — renaming its Soldier Service Center in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Michael J. Novosel, a Vietnam War medevac pilot who rescued wounded soldiers.

Following a rabies exposure last week, local veterinarians and health officials urged Dothan pet owners to vaccinate their animals.

They stressed acting promptly to protect pets (check with your local clinic for details).

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.

Collective Soul Concert

7-9 p.m. — Dothan Civic Center Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night with the iconic band Collective Soul and their melodic alternative rock hits.