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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girls Inc. has announced fundraiser events to support its mission — the events will take place soon at local venues. WTVY
- ➤ Mac Fay Carpenter died April 13 in Birmingham at 91. Known as a respected CPA and church deacon who called Dothan home, his life is celebrated Friday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel (military honors follow). Rickey Stokes News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jessica Freeman, a Dothan math teacher with 22 years at Carver MST, is one of 16 finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year; the award will be announced in May as she continues inspiring her sixth graders to learn and grow. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, several Wiregrass coroners and deputy coroners are in Orange Beach for the Alabama Coroner’s Association’s annual symposium conference, meeting state education requirements and promoting improved death investigation practices with law enforcement officials. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Council discussed proposals to upgrade the playground at Johnny Henderson Family Park with plans to create a modern and inclusive play area — intended to boost accessibility for all children. Dothan Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Preston Allison from Revolution Recovery Centers explained local recovery options for community members battling alcohol addiction, offering support and guidance (including details on mutual help meetings) that can help them start their recovery journey immediately. WTVY
- ➤ Southeast Health Foundation is expanding the PulsePoint app to rural Houston County where EMS response times average eight minutes (compared to five in Dothan). The app will alert CPR-trained citizens until first responders arrive (local officials support the move), helping improve survival chances. WTVY
- ➤ Nutritionist Jessie White of Nourished Southeast offered grocery shoppers advice on choosing healthier food options in an interview published Apr. 13 at 4:41 p.m. Her tips focus on simple, nutrient-rich choices to support better eating habits. WTVY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Chelsea Gieselmann demonstrated basic cooking techniques and prepared a tasty dish during a live News4 Morning Mingle segment on Apr. 13 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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