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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marcus Gengler and Ken Tuck detail downtown Dothan's Sunrise Easter Service happening this weekend; families will join local traditions + community festivities. The event promises a joyful start to Easter while highlighting neighborhood spirit. WTVY
- ➤ A local family in Henry County is asking neighbors for help to restore a forgotten veterans cemetery—requesting volunteer cleanup and repairs to preserve this historic site. WTVY
- ➤ Community First United Methodist Church led the Good Friday Cross Walk on Friday morning when locals marched down Main Street carrying crosses to honor their faith. WTVY
- ➤ Pastor Alfonso Neal and Fracies Corbett are hosting an egg drop event at Talking Piney Grove Missionary Baptist today to celebrate Easter with local families. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza honored 12 deputies who completed the FBI LEEDA Trilogy Program—a training on leadership, ethics, communication and command-level decision-making. Officials said the program strengthened public safety operations and better prepared deputies for modern challenges. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ The City of Dothan invites children to design a new peanut statue for City Hall as part of the America 250 Celebration. Participants must submit their artwork by April 30 (via mail, email, or drop off) and winners will be featured on social media and receive a Water World day pass. Wiregrass Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Davis and Penelope Phelps share water safety tips for families as local pools reopen this month. They urge careful supervision and proper practices to help everyone enjoy the water safely. WTVY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local food critic has named a Dothan burger as Alabama’s best with fresh ingredients and bold toppings — a nod to Americans devouring 50 million burgers every year. The review shines a light on the city’s thriving foodie scene. Dothan Eagle
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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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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.
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