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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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). Rickey Stokes News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Rickey Stokes News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Enterprise Festival in the Park will feature live music, local vendors, and kid-friendly activities this weekend in Enterprise (full details coming soon). WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ 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. Dothan Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WTVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WTVY
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