Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A large crowd gathered at Houston County Farm Center on Apr. 29 as community leaders celebrated the facility's history (its promise to enhance local agriculture) and its role in driving county progress. WTVY
- ➤ First Baptist Church Dothan began its Ecclesiastes Sermon Series (Tuesday, Apr. 28) where local residents attended a service as pastors shared insights from the biblical book, and the series will continue to offer weekly church chats. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Morning Mingle features local segments on mocktail making, a First Baptist Church sermon series, a strawberry extraction experiment, birthday planning for young entrepreneurs and spring decorating tips, offering residents creative ideas to enjoy Dothan + details were updated late April. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A community college will launch a new automotive technology program at Fort Rucker soon + it will offer hands-on training to students pursuing automotive careers. Dothan Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thunder on Tholocco offers a weekend of high-speed drag boat racing + family fun on the lake. Organizers say the event will run safely and is set to excite local fans. WTVY
- ➤ AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon visited Dothan on Apr. 29 to explain major policy changes for postseason play, including new basketball shot clock rules and Choose Act updates. WTVY
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Highly Suspect Concert
10 AM – 9 PM — The Plant — Tickets start at $54 — Experience a can't-miss live show by Highly Suspect in Dothan, AL.
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