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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, News4 Morning Mingle highlighted community events as Lennis Darby and an assistant demonstrated new moves, the Boys and Girls Club CEO previewed a wine, dine, and auction fundraiser, and local leaders outlined upcoming Civic Center events — a key community venue — along with an art display. WTVY
- ➤ Boys and Girls Club of Ozark CEO Jessica Moore has shared details for the Wine, Dine & Auction fundraiser, which will offer dining options, wine tasting, and auction items to support the club's programs in the area. WTVY
- ➤ On April 30, Talking Wiregrass Angel House will hold its Evening at the Derby fundraiser, where Seth Brooks and Laura Lee Wood presented key details for community supporters. The event promises to offer a special opportunity to contribute to a local cause. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Veteran radio personality Bill J. Moody will be inducted into the Alabama Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Friday, Apr. 24, at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. The ceremony will honor his decades in radio, including his role as a sales manager at Digio Strategies (in his 80s). WTVY
- ➤ Sam Maddox showcased his wife Jeannie’s art — drawing attention to local creativity — at a local exhibit, inviting residents to visit and support community talent. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Enterprise State Community College has renamed a building as Matt Rodgers Hall to honor its former president, and classes for the new hall will begin this fall. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During a quarterly luncheon in Enterprise, the AUSA Fort Rucker-Wiregrass Chapter hosted a meeting with Major General Clair A. Gill updating members on Army aviation and unmanned aerial systems. Chapter president Otis Smith said the group informs soldiers and families while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a proclamation signing. WTVY
- ➤ Former Ashford Mayor Carole Barfield died Tuesday after an illness (she had served on the Ashford City Council for 12 years). WTVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MCE Medical Group OBGYN opened a clinic in Enterprise on April 8, offering full women's healthcare services from routine care to family planning after a local center closed — Dr. Whitney Shoemaker and Keltin Jimmerson now see patients with more doctors joining later. WTVY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At SOS Animal Shelter in Enterprise, two affectionate 2-year-old pups, Sadie and Daisy, are available for adoption. The bonded pair gets along with people, other dogs, and even cats - a perfect match for pet-loving families. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Apr. 8, 2026, local leaders, community members, schools and volunteers supported 350 Special Olympics athletes as they competed in the 45th annual track meet in Dothan. WTVY
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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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