Good morning, Dothan.

Minister John Paul McGlon, 66, of Dothan, entered into eternal rest on April 26, leaving his mark on Christ Kingdom Church.

A celebration of his life is set for Wednesday, May 6 at 11 a.m. in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel (with friends gathering an hour earlier and military honors to follow).

A local hero rescued families from two mobile homes caught on fire Monday evening off Buttler Road, and crews from the volunteer fire departments + the sheriff’s office arrived at 6:56 p.m. to control the blaze.

Enterprise Festival in the Park will feature live music, local vendors, and kid-friendly activities this weekend in Enterprise (full details coming soon).

Local schools celebrated bus drivers on National School Bus Driver Day Tuesday as students, teachers, and staff marked the occasion with thank-you notes and small celebrations to honor the drivers for their role in safely transporting children to and from school.

Houston County and Enterprise schools won state honors, state education officials said (the awards recognize strong academic performance).

The recognitions highlight local schools’ commitment to excellence and may encourage further support for education.

Farmers in Southeast Alabama face a tough choice as a drought leaves the soil bone dry during peak planting season — they must decide whether to sow seeds now or wait and risk falling behind schedule.

Experts warned that tick season stretched longer as temperatures rose, and a walk in the grass could have led to a trip to the emergency room or a vet.

The advisory was issued as predictions of warmer months signaled increased tick exposure.