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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Linda Carol Reid-Ventry died on April 10 at 76 and is remembered for her warmth and compassion. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 10am at Harvest Church (with Pastor Keith Frith officiating). Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Miss Houston County Sophia Contin and Little Miss Houston County Marshall Reid joined the studio on Apr. 15 to share their roles as pageant winners — their appearance celebrated local tradition and county pride. WTVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dothan Livestock Market received 686 cattle this week, up from 318 last week, with prices for feeder cattle and replacement bred cows trending $20 to $40 higher. The market will operate Saturday and Sunday to receive cattle for Monday’s sale — drawing strong interest from local buyers. Rickey Stokes News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Miss Houston County Sophia Contin said she felt honored at her recent crowning and will host local events to support community traditions + she shared plans to enhance local engagement during her reign. WTVY
- ➤ SEACT is presenting Tennessee Williams’ classic play, The Glass Menagerie, at a local theater. Opening night is April 23 with shows running through April 25 at 7 p.m.—the small cast and creative lighting set the stage for this memory-style production. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mandy Sessions, director of institutional effectiveness at Wallace Community College-Dothan, received the Joseph T. Sutton Leadership Award from the Alabama Association for Institutional Research during their conference earlier this year (she was recognized for leadership and data-driven success). WTVY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vincent Vincent and Craig Walden offered details for an upcoming hazardous materials collection event scheduled for Earth Day in Dothan; the initiative will help residents safely dispose of harmful items and support a cleaner community. WTVY
- ➤ The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide fire alert asking residents to postpone outdoor burns until enough rain falls after 387 wildfires burned nearly 16,000 acres; the alert stays in effect until April 20. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey signed (on Wednesday) a bill that bans vaping in public places under the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, which had already prohibited smoking. Dothan Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced that high school basketball will use a 35-second shot clock beginning this fall and will extend the mercy rule to state finals while electing Kim Kiel (the first female president) on Wednesday in Birmingham. 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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