Good morning, Dothan.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.