Good morning, Dothan.

On April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Flightline, the Purple Up event will honor the Month of the Military Child by offering free bowling—military children in purple receive two games while adults get one.

Retired Dothan Police Sgt. William Earl Cherry died Saturday, April 11 at age 81 after a long career that included forming the department’s first honor guard.

Visitation is today at Sorrells Funeral Home (5:00 to 7:00 p.m.) with a funeral service at Bethel Baptist Church Tuesday, April 14.

El Palacio in Ozark will close on April 30 after decades of serving the community.

The restaurant, which opened in 1968 and later moved, saw owners Ben Brown and Kevin Smith thank patrons for their support.

Semaj Wilkis received the ABBY Award on Sunday, Apr.

12 at 8:15 a.m. The honor acknowledged his work & community contributions.

WTVY News4 received an ABBY Award for its 30-minute documentary on a 14-year-old football player's sudden death, which aired in August on the first anniversary and was honored on April 11 in Birmingham by the Alabama Broadcasters Association.

Enterprise High School clinched the championship at the Dothan Diamond Classic in Dothan, finishing ahead of Dothan Wolves Softball, while the event also honored top individual players—using team and support inductions from the Wiregrass Wound and Amputation Prevention Center.

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.