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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dan Powell from Wiregrass Punishers and Shelly Linderman from Wiregrass Angel House explain how locals can support the Angel House through a local ride event. Details on participation and support options were provided during the announcement. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan's Talking the Rolling Bus Stop event connected local parents with school bus drivers as host Shajuana Coleman and Jeanette Roddy discussed daily challenges and the importance of communication. The event aimed to build stronger bonds within the community. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Police will host its Operation Fairway SRT Golf Classic on May 29 at Dothan National Golf Club & Hotel to raise funds for its Special Response Team’s equipment, training and operational needs. Teams can register for the four-person scramble for $400 with additional sponsorship opportunities available. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Dale County’s SOS program will launch next month to offer regular check-ins for seniors living alone or with limited mobility, announced by Sheriff Bynum and Reserve Deputy Ken Hosey on What’s Happening Wiregrass. Families can contact the sheriff’s office for more details. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Friends of the Dothan-Houston County Library hold a Big Book Sale at Westgate Recreation Center, featuring books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl and vintage items that include rare finds. Dothan parents can also learn about a special event linking them with local school bus drivers. WTVY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A few students were sent home early after workers ruptured a natural gas line in front of Ridgecrest Baptist School this morning — Southeast Alabama Gas District stopped the leak quickly while police closed Fortner Street, and no injuries were reported. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SEACT will present The Glass Menagerie with Lavonda Gosselin and Shannon McCrary from April 23—25 at the Cultural Arts Center in Dothan. WTVY
- ➤ The Loop Arts Festival has begun at Porter Park in downtown Dothan and will run for two days (as noted by local reporter Gretchen Hooper). Community members are invited to enjoy live art displays and creative installations today and tomorrow. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Collins Trott said Wallace Community College-Dothan is starting a new child development program to support local families by offering early learning resources & connecting parents with experts. WTVY
- ➤ Assistant principal Erica Delgado has arranged a series of family meetings for interested parents to learn about Dothan's virtual school option, with sessions set to answer questions and explain the program details. Check local sources for specific meeting dates and venues. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders are studying a downtown arena proposal as financing remains the biggest hurdle (officials are evaluating funding options) with further planning meetings scheduled. WTVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Mike Brisson and Brandon Lee taught our Mingle crew CPR on Apr. 10 at Enterprise Rescue + the session focused on life-saving skills. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wallace-Dothan men’s golf team made a historic comeback to win the Alabama Community College Conference Division II Championship, their first title since 1991, led by Trenton Ables who finished six under par — they now will compete in the NJCAA South District Championship later this month in Oxford. 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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